the speed more track tests added with better results for the Golf R over the RS... you have to remember if y comment is 2 months old on a new car that most likely new data was avaible in the mean time
Ford Focus RS vs VW Golf R
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 271 / 267 | 305 / 301 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1505 / 3318 | 1475 / 3252 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 180 / 177 | 207 / 204 |
| Average price | €41,000 | €36,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.0 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.9 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.6 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.9 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.7 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.6 s | 17.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.7 s | 21.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 13.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 13.8 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.6 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.9 s | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.5 s | 10.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.3 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.3 s | 4.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.1 s | 16.2 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 263 kph (163 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 22.7 s @ 2011 ft | 21.9 s @ 1890 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) | 66.5 kph (41.3 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 131.0 kph (81.4 mph) | 131.0 kph (81.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -38 kg (-84 lbs) | 4 kg (9 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (468 ft) | 144 m (472 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 97 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Acceleration graph
FastestLaps 15y ago
Results change. I guess new acceleration data was added and now the winner is R.
the speed 15y ago
it says VW Golf R is a bit faster. Why are you saying RS is faster. R wins on the track times.
FastestLaps 15y ago
No bullshit there.
RS is chosen as winner because it beats R in straight line department by 6 points.
