agreed!
Ford Focus RS vs Mazda 3 MPS
| Category | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 215 / 212 | 260 / 256 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 310 / 229 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1250 / 2756 | 1443 / 3181 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 172 / 170 | 180 / 178 |
| Average price | €31,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.90 | 1:19.60 |
| Oschersleben | 1:53.92 | 1:52.34 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:34.10 | 8:39.00 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:32.20 | 1:32.00 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:38.10 | 1:37.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.4 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.8 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.1 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.5 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.2 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.6 s | 19.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.5 s | 25.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 13.2 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.9 s | 5.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.2 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.1 s | 19.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.7 s @ 119.3 mph | 23.8 s @ 121.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 232 kph (144 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
3 MPS is the fastest by a small margin.
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Acceleration graph
Chuckster 15y ago
I think I've found an anomaly with your compare programme. When comparing a Mazda 3 MPS (Mk1) with Ford Focus RS (Mk1), the Mazda wins 3 of the 5 track times (and one of the times the Mazda loses is a wet track), plus the Mazda has a higher top speed AND faster acceration times but the verdict is that the "Ford Focus RS is noticeably faster" - howcan that be true??
