Ford Focus 1998 2.0 i 16V RS
Ford Focus 1998 2.0 petrol description
Hatchback Ford Focus 1998 2.0 i 16V RS has been produced from January, 2002 to December, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 215 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Ford Focus 1998 - 2005 version and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.
Ford Focus 1998 2.0 i 16V RS has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Ford Focus 1998 2.0 i 16V RS accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 232 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Ford Focus 1998 2.0 i 16V RS in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.1 litres per 100km (9.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 700 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Ford is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Ford Focus fuel consumption.
Ford Focus safety
During safety testing Ford Focus has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Ford Focus is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Ford Focus got two stars.

Ford Focus 1998 2.0 i 16V RS technical data
Model: | Ford Focus 2.0 i 16V RS | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2002. January ... 2003. December | ||
Engine: | 1988 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 215 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 310 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 232 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 (combined) 14.2 (urban) 7.7 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km (23.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.15m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1205 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1725 kg |
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All Ford Focus hatchback [1998 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Ford Focus 1998 1.4i 16V
Oct 1998 — Oct 2001 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V Oct 1998 — Oct 2001 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 1999 1.6i 16V Sep 1999 — Oct 2001 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Ford Focus 1998 1.8i 16V Oct 1998 — Oct 2001 | 1.8 Petrol | 115 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2000 1.8 TDdi
Mai 2000 — Oct 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.8 Diesel | 75 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 1999 1.8 TDdi Jun 1999 — Oct 2001 | 1.8 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2001 1.8 TDCi
Sep 2001 — Oct 2001 Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP) |
1.8 Diesel | 115 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 1998 2.0i 16V Oct 1998 — Oct 2001 | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2001 2.0 16V Jan 2001 — Dec 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Ford Focus 2002 2.0 16V ST170 Jan 2002 — Dec 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 172 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Ford Focus 2002 2.0 i 16V RS
Jan 2002 — Dec 2003 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 215 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |