VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI vs Ford Focus ST
| Category | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 179 / 177 | 226 / 223 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 250 / 184 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1207 / 2661 | 1425 / 3142 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 149 / 147 | 158 / 156 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €26,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:49.70 | 1:46.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.6 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.9 s | 28.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.0 s | 8.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.2 s | 21.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.3 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.6 s @ 116.8 mph | 24.7 s @ 119.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 229 kph (142 mph) | 241 kph (150 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
Focus ST is the fastest by considerable margin.
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