Performance Review: Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS - [2015]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Focus Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo.This particular Ford Focus has a 1997cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St4's includes the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive

The Focus shares its Diesel St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Focus's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1388 kgs (3060 lbs) this makes the Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Focus shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1997cc 16V St4 engine produces 182 bhp (135 kW) @ 3500 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Focus you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (156.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Focus.

The Ford Focus has a Power to weight ratio of 131.1 bhp per ton and 212.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 Focus competing with the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (156.1 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Toyota Corolla 1.8 VVTL-I T SPORT (156.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Focus generating around 212.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Dodge Charger SRT8 6.4 V8 (237.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (236.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.1 secs, this made the Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS as fast as the 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD (7.80 secs) the 2001 MG ZT 2.5 V6 190 (7.80 secs) the or the 2000 Proton Satria 1.8 GTi (7.80 secs). This Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS is also faster than the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (7.90 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift (7.90 secs) the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (7.90 secs) the and the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (7.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Focus and the 2002 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe

When talking about the performance of the Ford Focus on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.8 secs @ 86.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe (15.75 secs), the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26R (15.75 secs), and the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 (15.75 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2015 version of the Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 2015 Focus equals the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2015 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS then how about the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (146 mph), or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (146 mph).

Related Links:

2015 Focus Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ford

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