Ford Focus RS (2008 – 2011) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2007 – 2016): specs compared
The Ford Focus RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 295 hp. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.9 s. The Ford Focus RS has the higher top speed: 263 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,468 kg against 1,535 kg. At 4,503 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 101 mm longer than the Ford Focus RS.
| Specification |
Ford
Focus RS
2008 – 2011
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
2007 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2007 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 295 hp |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 5.4 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 263 km/h | 240 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,402 mm | 4,503 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,468 kg | 1,535 – 1,565 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.