Ford Focus ST vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
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Highlights
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$25,170
Starting MSRP
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$17,795
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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252 hp
Horsepower
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148 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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252 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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148 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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270 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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145 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P235/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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104 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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172 in
Length, Overall
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182 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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39 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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45 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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3,223 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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620
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2018 Ford Focus ST is more reliable than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2018 Focus ST versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Lancer.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with 28 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with a $17,795 starting MSRP versus a $25,170 starting MSRP.
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