VW Golf R32 vs Ford Focus ST
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l R5 | 3.2 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 225 / 222 | 250 / 247 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1424 / 3139 | 1580 / 3483 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 158 / 156 | 158 / 156 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €33,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.3 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.8 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.3 s | 12.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.7 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.1 s | 22.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.6 s | 25.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.7 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.2 s @ 98.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph | 24.1 s @ 121.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.4 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.3 s | 9.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.4 s | 4.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 6.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.5 kph (38.8 mph) | 61.9 kph (38.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 151 m (495 ft) | 146 m (480 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R32 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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