Ford Focus RS vs VW Golf GTI Clubsport
| Category | Golf GTI Clubsport | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.3 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 350 / 345 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 475 / 350 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1405 / 3097 | 1554 / 3426 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 189 / 186 | 225 / 222 |
| Average price | €41,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Golf GTI Clubsport | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.4 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.4 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.7 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.2 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 18.6 s |
| 1000 m | 24.8 s @ 214.7 kph | 24.2 s @ 218.8 kph |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.0 s @ 86.4 mph | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s @ 107.2 mph | 13.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Golf GTI Clubsport | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.1 s | 9.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.9 s | 11.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.6 s | 14.8 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (5) | 8.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (6) | 7.7 s | 7.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.7 s | 3.8 s |
General performance
| Category | Golf GTI Clubsport | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 268 kph (167 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.9 s @ 1788 ft | 20.1 s @ 1755 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.9 kph (44.7 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 139.0 kph (86.4 mph) | 137.0 kph (85.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | 15 kg (33 lbs) | -4 kg (-9 lbs) |
| Measured power | 294 ps (290 bhp) | 326 ps (322 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) | 457 Nm (337 lb-ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 128 m (420 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Golf GTI Clubsport | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
Focus RS is the fastest by considerable margin.
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