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Ford Focus ST 280 vs Renault Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2019 vs 2016 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

AFord Focus ST 280

2,506 €per year

7,7 L/100 km weighted · 16.71 € per 100 km · 1 155 L per year

Gap453 € per yearin favour of the Focus ST 280 (−15 %)≈ 209 L petrol 95
BRenault Clio 4 RS Trophy 220

2,959 €per year

9,1 L/100 km weighted · 19.73 € per 100 km · 1 364 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · FocusBB · Clio 4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,946 €3,306 €360 € · Focus
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,506 €2,959 €453 € · Focus
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,213 €2,690 €477 € · Focus

Cumulative saving for the Focus ST 280

1 year
453 €
3 years
1,359 €
5 years
2,265 €
10 years
4,529 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.0 L/100 km · 8.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
280 ch · 220 ch
Kerb weight
1,431 kg · 1,240 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Ford Focus ST 280 is about 15% cheaper than the Renault Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The Ford Focus ST 280 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.