Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2014 ford focus st and 2015 ford focus st cars for sale. I got the chance to test drive a focus rs this morning, they didnt have an st in so i couldnt compare directly. Its a car with a fan club, as decades of continuous sales have shown. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Ford focus st features and specs at car and driver. Yet at the top of its range lie a pair of sparkling jewels that remain just as appealing today as they did when they came out, and will likely continue to. The focus is a chuffing important car for mr and ms carbuyer here in britain. The new focus st s power bump offsets its weight gain. The smaller, lighter fiesta st might be better at that, but the focus st would more than hold its own. Focusst submitted 1 year ago by itimebomb494 17 focus st3 so im going to be trading my car in sometime soon, probably around september, and i need some help deciding which of the two to get. Add in a purchase price several thousand pounds less than some of the competition, and it isnt hard to see why the ford so desirable it needs to be good, however, because its an area of the market flooded with talented alternatives. The focus st satisfies performance fanatics who cant afford the trackready focus rs or want more power and practicality than the terrific albeit tiny ford fiesta. The ford focus st is a popular choice in the hot hatch segment.
Both of these affordable cars seat five passengers, are available in sedan and hatchback body. The kerb weight of the previous ford focus st was 1437kg. The new focus sts power bump offsets its weight gain. It means the petrol powered focus st can get from 062mph in 5. All figures include a nominal 75kg for vehicle fluids and driver. As of this writing, our compact car rankings feature 24 entrants. In addition to the new body style and other exterior changes, the genesis of the ford mustangs sixth generation marked the return of the fourcylinder motor to the pony cars engine lineup for the first time in nearly 30 years. Compare cars side by side to find the right vehicle for you. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. Where you live helps determine the level of risk that your car may be stolen or youll be involved in an accident, and this affects the cost of insurance. Based on wowscores an average calculated from the ratings of the uks motoring press the ford fiesta edges ahead. All this gives the new focus st a wider bandwidth of ability.
Read more and see photos of our focus st at car and driver. The ford focus st and the volkswagen golf gti are both fantastic values. Its driven by our extensive vehicle database and allows you to compare prices, features, mpg, and options on up to four vehicles at a time. A slightly biased oneman comparison test the furious blue hot hatch is a wildly capable car for its price.
The ford focus st got a refresh for the 2014 model year, upgrading the front grille and headlight shapes. The 2020 focus st isnt coming to america, and as youll find out, thats. The ford focus st doesnt enjoy that kind of pedigree, but packs all the requisite performance credentials and then some. Morries automotive group is comparing three of the hottest compact sedans on the market the 2016 ford focus, the 2016 hyundai elantra, and the. Its fast, fun to drive and packs the dramatic styling so many buyers in this class love. As soon as i got behind the wheel of the 2016 ford focus st, i was happy. Focus st vs ecoboost mustang engine comparison whats old is new again. The traction benefits are clear, the focus st hitting 062 mph in 5. The new model has a 4kwtonne ratio for the manual and a 2kwtonne ratio for the auto, versus a 128kwtonne ratio for the previous ford focus st.
The standard bearer for the hot hatchback movement, the volkswagen gti continues to offer a balance of thrills and practicality that resonates with buyers. Where the focus st feels like a copy of a copy, the gti is a living, breathing wild soul. Ford focus st australian pricing and specification revealed. The fiesta st was honestly in the running for out performance car of the year, and some staffers still prefer the focus. If youre looking for a practical compact hatchback thats also a blast. For one thing, my test car was dressed in optional tangerine. A great car would help, so lets find out how good the focus is by pitting it against its. Compare cars headtohead with edmunds car comparison tool. If all youre looking to do is go quick in a straight line, the mudandsnow tires dont hinder acceleration from the 252hp turbo four, as the st returned a zeroto60 time of 6. Powered by a saucy turbocharged 2liter fourcylinder engine that produces 252 horsepower and 270 poundfeet of torque, the frontwheel drive focus st employs a sixspeed manual transmission to propel the car from 0 to 60 mph in 6.
This sensation will be familiar to european hot hatch drivers, but the new. Fold the seat backs flat to the floor, and theres a generous 52. Powerful turbocharged engine makes for an engaging driving experience. Fords mightiest frontdriver matches key rival the subaru wrx to the dollar and undercuts the. But evolution is unstoppable, and so the ford focus st is is the new king of this particular jungle. If youre looking for a car that offers lively performance but room for daytoday living, the ford focus st might be your ideal car. Compare car prices, expert and consumer ratings, features, warranties, fuel economy, incentives and more. Deep into its third generation, the focus received a number of updates along the way, most recently in 2016. Focus rs vs st as a fun daily driver xpost from rcars. To a nonpro driver such as myself, that adds a factor of uncertainty to the equation. The clutch and 6 speed manual work together well and the car is rock solid stable at triple digit. Honda fit compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices. But where the st really gets different to the golf, and the previous focus st, and the focus rs and, well, just about any fast ford before it, is that. The focus st was first up, since hed driven a similar car several months ago at this very track.
The chevrolet cruze and ford focus, which are often crossshopped against each other, fall somewhere in the middle. Focus rs vs st as a fun daily driver so im going to be trading my car in sometime soon, probably around september, and i need some help deciding which of the two to get. Im alternately amused and annoyed by the fact that a. And can it match the classleading honda civic type r as a daily driver. The focus st satisfies performance fanatics who cant afford the trackready focus rs or want more power and practicality than the terrific albeit tiny ford fiesta st. Ford focus v mazda 3 v toyota corolla 2019 comparison. The 2015 ford focus st is powered by a 2 l turbo developing 252 hp and 270 ftlbs of torque. It was and is one of the most rewarding drivers cars of all time, and unlike the other cars that usually receive that accolade, you can actually fit things in it. As a sedan or hatchback, the latter also having a full electric option, the focus is fuel efficient and sports great performance, especially in the hatchbackonly focus st and rs trims. Compare cars sidebyside car comparison tool edmunds. The honda stopped shorter than any other car in our test, too, needing 99 feet to stop from 60 mph, and it tied the focus rs 24. At one of last years track night in america events, a focus st caught, passed, and walked away from me and my brz. Focus rs vs st as a fun daily driver x post from rcars self. Currently available in two body styles and a variety of trim levels, with a choice of engines and transmissions, the highly versatile and configurable ford focus compact car coasts into 2018 with no new changes or updates.
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