Audi RS3 Sportback vs Ford Focus RS vs BMW M2 vs Porsche 718 Cayman
| Category | Focus RS | 718 Cayman | RS3 | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 350 | 300 | 367 | 375 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 380 | 468 | 500 | |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1557 | 1408 | 1581 | 1559 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 225 | 213 | 232 | 241 |
| Average price (€) | 43k | 66k | 57k | 64k |
Lap Times
| Track | Focus RS | 718 Cayman | RS3 | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim GP | 2:04.30 | 1:59.80 | 2:03.40 | 1:59.80 |
| Sachsenring | 1:39.22 | 1:37.07 | 1:40.13 | 1:35.53 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.20 | 1:12.40 | 1:14.50 | 1:12.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Focus RS | 718 Cayman | RS3 | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.4 s | 1.2 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s | 1.5 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.0 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.0 s | 3.1 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s | 3.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.6 s | 6.2 s | 5.9 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.5 s | 6.8 s | 6.1 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.5 s | 8.1 s | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 10.0 s | 8.1 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 12.8 s | 12.5 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.6 s | 16.0 s | 14.8 s | 14.8 s |
| 1000 m | 24.2 s | 24.0 s | 22.4 s | 22.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.9 s | 3.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 9.6 s | 9.8 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s | 9.1 s | 8.6 s | 8.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 12.4 s | 12.2 s | 12.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Focus RS | 718 Cayman | RS3 | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 4.3 s | 4.0 s | 3.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.7 s | 5.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.4 s | 4.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.2 s | 5.2 s | 5.1 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.7 s | 6.6 s | 6.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.5 s | 9.4 s | 8.8 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.8 s | 11.4 s | 11.9 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.8 s | 14.2 s | 15.0 s | 12.3 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Focus RS | 718 Cayman | RS3 | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m | 30 m | 33 m | 31 m |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m | 122 m | 129 m | 124 m |
| 60 mph - 0 | 40 m | 30 m | 34 m | 33 m |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m | 44 m | 46 m | 48 m |
General performance
| Category | Focus RS | 718 Cayman | RS3 | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 268 kph | 275 kph | 281 kph | 280 kph |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.61 g | 0.65 g | 0.79 g | 0.70 g |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph | 73.6 kph | 70.0 kph | 71.4 kph |
| Fuel economy | 9.9 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
Summary
| Category | Focus RS | 718 Cayman | RS3 | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 271 | 294 | 269 | 300 |
| Straight line speed | 2235 | 2656 | 2777 | 2976 |
| Total | 2506 | 2950 | 3046 | 3276 |
Verdict
M2 is the fastest by a small margin.
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