Ford Fiesta ST vs Renault Megane RS
| Category | Ford Fiesta ST | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 290 / 214 | 390 / 288 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1209 / 2665 | 1474 / 3250 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 165 / 163 | 190 / 187 |
| Average price | €27,000 | €38,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Fiesta ST | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 110 kph | 7.8 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.7 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.7 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.8 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 13.3 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.5 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.5 s | 17.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.6 s | 21.9 s |
| 100 m | 6.6 s @ 99.8 kph | 6.2 s @ 104.9 kph |
| 1000 m | 26.8 s @ 194.0 kph | 25.4 s @ 210.0 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.5 s | 13.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s | 14.1 s @ 102.8 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.8 s @ 119.3 mph | 23.4 s @ 123.7 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ford Fiesta ST | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.5 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 150 kph (5) | 11.4 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 150 kph (6) | 14.6 s | 15.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.8 s | 10.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.0 s | 12.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.4 s | 17.1 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (4) | 5.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 6.4 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (6) | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Ford Fiesta ST | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (28 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 60 kph - 0 | 12 m (38 ft) | 11 m (37 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 50 m (163 ft) | 46 m (152 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 68 m (223 ft) | 67 m (219 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 81 m (266 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| 160 kph - 0 | 92 m (301 ft) | 83 m (271 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 135 m (442 ft) | 132 m (435 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 89 m (293 ft) | 95 m (311 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Ford Fiesta ST | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 232 kph (144 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 25.9 s @ 2316 ft | 22.5 s @ 1972 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.7 kph (43.9 mph) | 69.9 kph (43.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 4.7 l/100 km (50 mpg US / 60 UK) | 6.3 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 45 UK) |
| Measured power | 209 ps (206 bhp) | 266 ps (262 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) | 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Fiesta ST | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 78 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
Megane RS is the fastest by considerable margin.
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