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Ford Focus ST vs Mazda 3 MPS
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Mazda 3 MPS (Mk II) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l R5 | 2.3 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 225 / 222 | 260 / 256 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1424 / 3139 | 1464 / 3228 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 158 / 156 | 177 / 175 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €30,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | Mazda 3 MPS (Mk II) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.3 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.3 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.7 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.1 s | 17.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.6 s | 24.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.4 s | 6.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.3 s | 8.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.3 s | 18.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.7 s | 13.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.1 s @ 99.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph | 23.8 s @ 123.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Mazda 3 MPS (Mk II) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.5 kph (38.8 mph) | 66.4 kph (41.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 151 m (495 ft) | 147 m (483 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Mazda 3 MPS (Mk II) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1034 | 1099 |
| Straight line speed | 2087 | 2395 |
| Total | 3121 | 3494 |
Verdict
3 MPS is the fastest by a small margin.
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