Ford Focus ST vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Model 3 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 261 / 257 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 361 / 266 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1448 / 3192 | 1765 / 3891 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 173 / 171 | 148 / 146 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €47,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus ST | Model 3 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.40 | 0:26.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | Model 3 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.8 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.2 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.8 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.0 s | 23.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.8 s | 17.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 s | 5.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 96.3 mph | 14.1 s @ 102.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph | 23.1 s @ 123.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Model 3 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) | 225 kph (140 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 11.5 kwh/100 km |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Model 3 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 92 |
| Straight line speed | 1442 | 1570 |
| Total | 1542 | 1662 |
Verdict
Model 3 Standard Range is the fastest by a small margin.
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