Interesting. I think the Focus RS is the winner by a very small margin.
Honda Civic Type-R vs Ford Focus RS
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 215 / 212 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 196 / 145 | 310 / 229 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1240 / 2734 | 1250 / 2756 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 161 / 159 | 172 / 170 |
| Average price | €24,000 | €31,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type-R | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.3 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.6 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.0 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 22.6 s | 19.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.4 s | 28.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 13.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.4 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.1 s | 5.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.5 s | 22.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.2 s | 5.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph | 24.7 s @ 119.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 232 kph (144 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.7 kph (42.7 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
Focus RS is the fastest by a small margin.
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