VW Golf R vs Audi RS3 Sportback vs Ford Focus RS
| Category | VW Golf R | Ford Focus RS | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 300 | 350 | 367 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 380 | 468 | |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1482 | 1557 | 1581 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 202 | 225 | 232 |
| Average price (€) | 43k | 43k | 57k |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf R | Ford Focus RS | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendig AFB Circuit | 2:02.50 | 1:59.83 | 1:57.94 |
| Sachsenring | 1:39.72 | 1:39.22 | 1:40.13 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.50 | 1:14.20 | 1:14.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R | Ford Focus RS | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.7 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.3 s | 6.6 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 7.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 8.5 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.8 s | 11.2 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.0 s | 14.2 s | 12.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 18.6 s | 14.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.5 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 12.4 s | 9.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s | 9.4 s | 8.6 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s | 13.1 s | 12.2 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf R | Ford Focus RS | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 4.1 s | 4.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 5.6 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 5.2 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.8 s | 6.7 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 9.5 s | 8.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.2 s | 11.8 s | 11.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 14.8 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.5 s | 15.3 s | 11.1 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | VW Golf R | Ford Focus RS | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m | 34 m | 33 m |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m | 134 m | 129 m |
| 30 mph - 0 | 9 m | 8 m | 11 m |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m | 40 m | 34 m |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m | 48 m | 46 m |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R | Ford Focus RS | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph | 268 kph | 281 kph |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 19.8 s | 20.1 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g | 0.61 g | 0.79 g |
| 18m slalom | 70.3 kph | 71.1 kph | 70.0 kph |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R | Ford Focus RS | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 67 | 65 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
RS3 Sportback is the fastest by considerable margin.
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