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 Ford Focus RS 2008 – 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 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

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