Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018) vs Honda Civic Type-R (2015 – 2016): specs compared

The Ford Focus RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 310 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.7 s. The Honda Civic Type-R has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 266 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Ford Focus RS is the lighter car, from 1,424 kg against 1,453 kg.

Specification Ford Focus RS Ford Focus RS 2016 – 2018 Honda Civic Type-R Honda Civic Type-R 2015 – 2016
Overview
Origin United States Japan
Documented years 2016 – 2018 2015 – 2016
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 350 hp 310 hp
Torque 441 Nm 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.7 s 5.7 s
Top speed 266 km/h 270 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.7 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,389 mm 4,389 mm
Width 1,824 mm 1,877 mm
Height 1,473 mm 1,466 mm
Wheelbase 2,647 mm 2,593 mm
Curb weight 1,424 kg 1,453 kg

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