Ford Focus ST vs Renault Clio 197
| Category | Renault Clio 197 | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 225 / 222 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 216 / 159 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1257 / 2771 | 1439 / 3172 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 156 / 154 | 156 / 154 |
Lap Times
| Track | Renault Clio 197 | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Knutstrop (Conf 2) | 1:20.20 | 1:19.60 |
| Oulton Park (Full Circuit) | 2:11.82 | 2:06.80 |
| Dreux | 1:03.16 | 1:03.77 |
| Croft | 1:46.70 | 1:47.30 |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Renault Clio 197 | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 40 - 60 kph (3) | 2.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (3) | 5.3 s | 3.6 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (3) | 7.6 s | 5.6 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (3) | 10.6 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.8 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.5 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.8 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 14.9 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 18.5 s | 14.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 25.3 s | 18.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.0 s | 5.4 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Renault Clio 197 | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kph - 0 | 16 m (51 ft) | 14 m (45 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 26 m (85 ft) | 24 m (78 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 42 m (138 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 60 m (197 ft) | 52 m (172 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Renault Clio 197 | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.4 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 14.1 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 18.8 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 26.5 s | 21.1 s |
| 1000 m | 28.6 s | 27.1 s @ 196.0 kph |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.1 s | 15.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 80.2 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| Top speed | 216 kph (134 mph) | 241 kph (150 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Renault Clio 197 | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
Focus ST is the fastest by considerable margin.
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