Ford Focus ST vs VW Polo GTI 1.8
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 1.8 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 192 / 189 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 361 / 266 | 250 / 184 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1448 / 3192 | 1242 / 2738 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 173 / 171 | 155 / 152 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €24,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:45.00 | 1:45.10 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.10 | 1:19.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.8 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.0 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.2 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.9 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.8 s | 14.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.7 s | 19.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.0 s | 26.8 s |
| 1000 m | 26.4 s @ 206.0 kph | 26.8 s @ 196.8 kph |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 96.3 mph | 14.6 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph | 24.0 s @ 121.8 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ford Focus ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 5.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.0 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.9 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.5 s | 14.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.6 s | 18.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.8 s | 21.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) | 236 kph (147 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 25.2 s @ 2247 ft | 25.3 s @ 2264 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 149 m (488 ft) | 148 m (486 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 200 | 196 |
| Straight line speed | 2793 | 3058 |
| Total | 2993 | 3254 |
Verdict
Polo GTI 1.8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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