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[General Car News]Comparison: Ford Focus RS vs. Subaru WRX STI, Volkswagen Golf R – Video


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The guys at CarAdvice once again took the Focus RS, the Subaru WRX STI, and the Volkswagen Golf R to the track. In part one, the road test, the Volkswagen claimed the victory followed by the Subaru, while the RS was ranked last.Ford Focus RS vs. Subaru WRX STI, Volkswagen Golf R-01 In Part Two of their comparison test, the track element, the things are expected to be different because the Ford Focus RS has the most advanced all-wheel-drive system of any of the three. Unlike the Subaru’s symmetrical AWD or the VW’s front-biased Haldex system, the Ford Focus RS is capable of delivering “true” torque-vectoring through computer-controlled clutch packs.
Each of these cars represents incredible performance for the money and on the paper the RS with its 350 hp 2.3-liter engine, based on the one in the Mustang EcoBoost, arrives with a clear advantage. Ultimately, though, is all that enough? Watch the full video to find out. Enjoy.

Ford Focus RS vs. Subaru WRX STI, Volkswagen Golf R-02
Ford Focus RS specifications:
Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cyl turbo, 206kW/380Nm
Transmission: 6-speed DSG; AWD
Fuel Economy: 7.1L/100km
Dimensions: 4264mm (L), 1799mm (W), 1442mm (H), 2620mm (WB)
Weight: 1435kg
0-100kmh: 5.0 secs

Subaru WRX STI specifications:
Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cyl turbo, 221kW/407Nm
Transmission: 6-speed man; AWD
Fuel Economy: 10.4L/100km
Dimensions: 4595mm (L), 1795mm (W), 1475mm (H), 2650mm (WB)
Weight: 1525kg
0-100km/h: 4.9 secs

Volkswagen Golf R specifications:
Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cyl turbo, 206kW/380Nm
Transmission: 6-speed DSG; AWD
Fuel Economy: 7.1L/100km
Dimensions: 4264mm (L), 1799mm (W), 1442mm (H), 2620mm (WB)
Weight: 1435kg
0-100kmh: 5.0 secs

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