On the track, the s1 braked & let the rumba arsed clumsy RS through. There's something about the s1 that attracts resentment. With similar skilled drivers, & no stagy arrangements the s1 would win easy, the back end helps the line. The purism philosophy of two wheel traction in hot hatches, is just so much guff, quattro changed all that.
Ford Focus ST vs Audi S1
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Audi S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 235 / 232 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 361 / 266 | 369 / 272 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1448 / 3192 | 1368 / 3016 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 173 / 171 | 172 / 170 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €35,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | Audi S1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.8 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.8 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.0 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.2 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.9 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.8 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.7 s | 17.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.0 s | 22.5 s |
| 1000 m | 26.4 s @ 206.0 kph | 25.6 s @ 204.7 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 s | 5.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 96.3 mph | 14.0 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph | 23.5 s @ 122.4 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ford Focus ST | Audi S1 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.9 s | 10.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.5 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.6 s | 14.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.8 s | 18.8 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Audi S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 25.2 s @ 2247 ft | 23.4 s @ 2070 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 68.8 kph (42.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 149 m (488 ft) | 144 m (472 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Audi S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
S1 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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