I only have driven the 1.(summit, think it was a 1.8) focus hire car i had for a 300mile trip. Could not get used to the driving position, and while i am sure the car corners really well, i could not get any confidence in it.
I am 100% sure that would\could be altered with getting to know the car more, but it really did not feel as planted as the ZS did. Also it being a nasp petrol i found it 'hard work' when pressing on...
I really have no idea what i will get as a replacement* for the ZS... am liking the XF's though, but they are getting quite common a sight now.
* by replacement i mean 2nd car that will be better suited for a family, as the ZS will be with me til i die (or so is the plan
).