VW Golf R vs Ford Focus ST
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 360 / 266 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1471 / 3243 | 1482 / 3267 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 202 / 200 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:45.29 | 1:39.72 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:41.20 | 1:41.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.7 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.3 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.6 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.6 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 24.3 s | 18.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.1 s | 6.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.9 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.3 s | 5.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.7 s | 12.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.1 kph (42.9 mph) | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 53 | 100 |
| Overall | 77 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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