2018 Subaru WRX (man) // 2018 Ford Focus S Sedan comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 78% Subaru WRX zone Subaru dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 74% Ford Focus zone Ford dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$29,995	CA$17,678
Fees	CA$1,650	CA$1,750
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$564/month	CA$332/month
Powertrain
Engine	-	2,0 l I-4
Power	-	160 hp @ 6,500 rpm (119 kW)
Torque	-	146 lb·ft @ 4,450 rpm (198 N·m)
Induction	-	Atmospheric
Fuel	-	E85, Regular
Transmission	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain	N/A	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Sedan
Category	Sports Car under $50,000	Compact Car
Assembly	Ōta, JP	Wayne, MI, US
Generation	4	4
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	9.5 L/100km
Highway	N/A	6.9 L/100km
Combined	N/A	8.3 L/100km
Autonomy	-	566 km
CO₂ emissions	235 g/km	196 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats	standard	N/A
Remote engine start	N/A	optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	standard	N/A
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	available
Android Auto compatible	not available	available
Sirius XM	standard	N/A
Bluetooth audio	standard	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	11 m	11 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	independent, short/long arm	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Drum (ABS)
Front tires	P235/45WR17	P195/65HR15
Rear tires	P235/45WR17	P195/65HR15
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,595 mm (181″)	4,534 mm (179″)
Width	1,796 mm (71″)	1,824 mm (72″)
Height	1,476 mm (58″)	1,466 mm (58″)
Wheelbase	2,649 mm (104″)	2,649 mm (104″)
Front track	1,529 mm (60″)	1,554 mm (61″)
Rear track	1,539 mm (61″)	1,534 mm (60″)
Weight	1,495 kg (3,296 lb)	1,331 kg (2,934 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	340 l	374 l
Fuel tank	60 l (13 gal)	47 l (10 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	5.4 s (manufacturer)	9.3 s (estimated)
80-120 km/h	4.1 s (estimated)	6.3 s (estimated)
Top speed	232 km/h (144 mph) (manufacturer)	N/A
Braking distance	39 m (estimated)	44 m (estimated)
Warranty
Base warranty	N/A	3 years/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty	N/A	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	5/10	9/10
Reliability	5/10	2/10
Safety	10/10	8/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	8/10
Overall	8/10	7/10
Average	78%	74%

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