Ford Focus RS (2008 – 2011) vs Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2008 – 2014): specs compared
The Ford Focus RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 300 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.9 s. The Ford Focus RS has the higher top speed: 263 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,468 kg against 1,505 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Focus RS
2008 – 2011
|
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 263 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,402 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,468 kg | 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.