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Is a Focus ST expensive to run?

Is a Focus ST expensive to run?

As the performance version of the Focus, the petrol-engined Ford Focus ST has fairly high running costs, although that’s hardly surprising given the power that’s available. This model is nowhere near as thirsty as the old ST, though: it’s capable of returning fuel economy of 41.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 159g/km.

Is Ford Focus ST fuel efficient?

As can be expected, the diesel-fuelled ST-Line squeezes yet more MPG from the engine, with an official rating of 54-58 MPG for the 1.5L. and 57-60 MPG for the 2.0L versions. This makes it the most fuel-efficient of the entire new Ford Focus range, making it a popular choice.

How much does it cost to fill up a Focus ST?

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2018 Ford Focus ST FWD
Annual Fuel Cost* $1,900
Cost to Drive 25 Miles $3.17
Cost to Fill the Tank $39
Tank Size 12.4 gallons

How much is road tax on a Focus ST?

ST-3

Annual Road Tax Six-monthly Road Tax
2.0T ST-3 Navigation Hatchback (01/15-) 5d (31 Mar 2017 – 31 May 2018) £155.00 £85.25
2.0T ST-3 Navigation Hatchback (01/15-) 5d (1 Jan 2015 – 31 Mar 2017) £210.00 £115.50
2.0T ST-3 Estate 5d £250.00 £137.50
2.0T ST-3 Hatchback 5d £250.00 £137.50

What do you think of the 2014 Ford Focus?

What We Think. The 2014 Ford Focus appeals to a wide audience with its many trims and powertrains, and we enjoy the sporting side that’s brought out by a manual transmission. We noted in the First Test of a 2014 Focus Titanium that “the Focus feels right at home on curvy back roads, where its chassis feels planted and solid,…

What are the specs of a Ford Focus?

It can reach 84 mph, has an EPA-estimated range of 76 miles on a single charge, and gets and EPA estimated 110/99 mpg-e city/highway. The Ford Focus now has an SE Sport Package that includes sport cloth seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and an available rear spoiler.

Is the Ford Focus Electric a good car?

The IIHS designated the sedan and hatchback Top Safety Picks for 2014. The Focus is the first vehicle in its class to offer Active Park Assist, which can identify a parallel parking space and maneuver into it, with minimal driver input. The Ford Focus Electric comes only as a four-door hatchback and has an automatic transmission.

Is the Ford Focus a good handling car?

Throughout the rest of the lineup, the Focus is one of the better-handling cars to begin with. Ford’s electric power steering system provides nice weighting and it performs well, providing precise control but not transmitting much feel of the road. The suspension is quite firm, yet it doesn’t crash over some of the harsher stuff.

What kind of fuel economy does a Ford Focus get?

The Focus achieves its best fuel economy estimates of 28/40 mpg when equipped with the optional SFE package. The high-performance Ford Focus ST comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 252 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 270 pound-feet of torque at 2,500 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission is standard.

What We Think. The 2014 Ford Focus appeals to a wide audience with its many trims and powertrains, and we enjoy the sporting side that’s brought out by a manual transmission. We noted in the First Test of a 2014 Focus Titanium that “the Focus feels right at home on curvy back roads, where its chassis feels planted and solid,…

The IIHS designated the sedan and hatchback Top Safety Picks for 2014. The Focus is the first vehicle in its class to offer Active Park Assist, which can identify a parallel parking space and maneuver into it, with minimal driver input. The Ford Focus Electric comes only as a four-door hatchback and has an automatic transmission.

Is the Ford Focus ST a good car?

Auto writers say that the 2014 Ford Focus offers fuel economy that’s good for the class, as well as athletic handling and a refined ride. The high-performance Focus ST garners even more praise, and reviewers report that it offers sprightly acceleration and even better handling, as well as a fantastic-sounding exhaust note.

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