Things are definitely not looking too good for the Subaru WRX STi especially now that they have to up against the Ford Focus RS.
The Subaru WRX STi currently runs on a 305hp engine that will be delivering about 290lb ft of torque and will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The WRX STi will return about 17mpg in the city and 23mpg on the highway.
The Ford Focus RS will be running on a 2.0 liter inline 4 engine that will be pushing out about 350hp and 350lb ft of torque. The Focus RS will come mated to a six-speed manual transmission and will return about 20mpg in the city and 29mpg on the highway.
The Subaru WRX STi is able to go from 0-60mph in 4.7seocnds with a top speed of 159mph while the Ford Focus RS will only need 4.6sseconds to go from 0-60mph with a top speed of 165mph.
However, the Subaru WRX STi is cheaper than the Ford Focus RS with a $35.490 price tag. The Ford Focus RS retails for $36,605.