clearly before you go any further you can see that the golf 5 is no match for this speed demon.
Ford Focus ST vs VW Golf GTI
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.5 l R5 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 225 / 222 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1303 / 2873 | 1392 / 3069 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 153 / 151 | 162 / 159 |
Lap Times
Performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 27.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.0 s | 21.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 15.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.9 s @ 116.8 mph | 24.5 s @ 119.9 mph |
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 241 kph (150 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1457 | 1478 |
| Straight line speed | 742 | 897 |
| Total | 2198 | 2375 |
Verdict
Focus ST is the fastest by a small margin.
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