| Features | 2014 Subaru WRX | 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart | 2013 MazdaSpeed3 Touring | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | 2014 Ford Focus ST |
| All Wheel Drive | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Horsepower | 265 | 237 | 263 | 200 | 252 |
| Choice of 4-and 5-door Body Styles | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Standard Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| High Performance Summer Tires | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Quad Outlet Exhaust | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Standard Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Standard USB Port and iPOD Control Capability | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| MSRP | $25,995 | $28,395 | $24,200 | $24,795 | $24,115 |
2015 Subaru WRX vs 2014 Ford Focus ST! Head 2 Head Ep. 50
Published on Jan 22, 2014
On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman gets his hands on the all-new, 2015 Subaru WRX, as well as one of Motor Trend's favorite pocket rockets, the Ford Focus ST. Each car costs about $30,000, sports a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with similar power outputs, and features a 6-speed manual transmission. The Subaru of course features a sporty version of the brand's "symmetrical AWD" while the Focus makes due with just the front wheels driven. However, since it first appeared, the Focus ST has wowed the Motor Trend staff with ability to dance around corners and, generally, not drive and feel like a front-wheel driver. We like the Focus ST so much that we invited it to last year's Best Driver's Car. But does the Ford have what it takes to beat the latest street-tamed rally baby from Subaru? You're going to have to watch and find out.
