2017 Ford Focus RS vs 2017 Subaru WRX STI - Comparison | Driving Reviews 

zack D Why is that a problem? He is entitled to prefer one to the other. Weird comment

Simon George i have an opinion too which is why i commented in the "comment section". Get off youtube and stop telling people how to comment when there is a comment section that was not locked. 👌🏻

Ale St Just that the focus rs is overrated lol 😂 . I drag them in my 10 year old HR Z pretty sad.

Lol ur a funny guy 😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

Jeison Gonzalez you're an idiot. It's not a drag car. It'd thrash you on a rally circuit dirt or street.

Ale St yeah very funny when I fly by that rs like it's standing still lol 😂

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Yeah, but not for 10 grand more. That's dollar difference between the two cars here in southwest PA. So I have to make a decision... Focus RS or an STi plus a trip to Greece, a set of winter wheels, 5 pairs of custom made pants, have my house repainted and a put a new roof on my mom's house?

It was a Focus diesel and piece for piece, the emission control died. After repairing everything, the turbocharger wrecked also. So I sold the car for 1k. And swore, not to buy a Ford again. Like Never.

Garrulus my ford f150 has 370k miles ...... your point?

I've owned many Ford's with 209k miles or more. current fusion sitting at 118k no problems. don't blame a company for lack of maintenance or possible mechanic sabotage

Garrulus people hes talking about recent fords. fords reliability has gone downhill a bit

I maintenanced it properly (did all the oil changes in time, used good oil, had an all-around check every year, didn't wait if something was occuring etc.), didn't kick it when cold and drove mainly longer distances. So I don't get the point, where I should have done anything wrong. I mean I don't give a fuck. Propably it was only my car, but I won't run a risk buying another Ford.

Ryker Bowen sti wins. rs are popping everyday

ak15 ar47 while I love the exterior of the RS more than the STI, the interior is too busy on the RS. The dash and infotainment system feel distracting. The Sti's interior is a much cleaner look.

Ryker Bowen plus who wants to pay 50k for a focus

Did I just hear something about the ringland failure? and same ol 10 year engine?

bliglum destroyer grey

Claude Dottin If it was that video,i would've taken the RS

Still pretty quick really though i think i'll get the Kia Stinger GT instead. Just like the overall design of the car much more than these.

yea that looks good. Had not seen that before. wonder what the price will be.

elmin2323 the 17 does have eyesight and carplay. But the rs is 50k the sti is 30ish new

I have two words for Subaru. ringland failure!!! I've had two brand new stock sti motors with this problem! I warn anyone thinking of buying a sti to understand they are defective motors and all are ticking time bombs. :( from 05 to the current models.

The93vigor how many miles u had when it star failing

The93vigor yes I agree chocolate pistons

Also keep in mind that, most people don't consider their engines before completely beating up them up. They're too concerned with making power that they forget the simple fact that the stock internals aren't meant to withstand more than stock for too long. If people would think of supporting mods (to include forged internals) like they do power mods, this "subaru engines suck" sentence would used be much less.

No issues on my 2nd Subie so far. The people who glues the 'ringland failure' to their mouth or keyboard on all STi response either didn't upgrade and tune the engine properly or just follow the blind masses. The engine is proven and if you modify without doing it correctly, anything is fair games when things fail. 90% of the people can't even explain why ringland failure happened in their engine. The only true defect from factory, assuming you have the STi 257 motor is throwing rods. If you have ringland issues (I am not saying this isn't a weak point of the engine), but most people confuse this weak point as defect, it isn't the engine's fault. It's the owner's lack of knowledge on keeping proper maintenance or overtune/abuse their engine's limitations.

And now, it looks like your typical generic Japanese car. I loved the styling in the early 2000's and hate how these cars remind me of Toyotas and Hondas now.

grim grim Heavier not by much.

grim grim Most cars have gotten bigger, including exotics. The current generation WRX and STI are slightly heavier, but not by much considering how much time has passed since the first generation to now and how much safety and technology are now in these cars. My 2002 WRX was 3,050 lbs (carbon fiber trunk, aftermarket exhaust, and aftermarket wheels, removed spare and trunk liner). It didn't have nearly the same creature comforts and safety as the current generation WRX, which is nearly 3,300 lbs. As a family man now I would much rather have the current bloated WRX over my 2002 WRX. Yes, they are rally cars, but how many people ever put them on a track? They mostly mod them for bragging rights, as a hobby, or the occasional light to light drag race. Finally, these cars cost $30-40k depending on model. Subaru knows that mostly established, slightly older (30+) males are buying them new. The more compliant suspension, navigation, extra leg and head room, sound deadening, and luxury items are what their target demographic wants. If you don't want that there's an abundance of first and second generation WRX and STI models for sale for under $20k.

2001 wrx sti 1470kg ' 2017 wrx sti 1535kg