| Category | Renault Megane RS | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 305 / 301 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 340 / 251 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1406 / 3100 | 1474 / 3250 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 178 / 175 | 207 / 204 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €36,000 |
| Speed & distance | Renault Megane RS | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.9 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.2 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.0 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.0 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.5 s | 17.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.0 s | 21.1 s |
| 1000 m | 25.9 s | 22.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.3 s | 13.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s | 13.8 s |
| Speed | Renault Megane RS | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.9 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.3 s | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.8 s | 10.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.0 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 4.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.5 s | 16.2 s |
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 245 kph (152 mph) | 263 kph (163 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 22.1 s @ 1909 ft | 21.9 s @ 1890 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) | 66.5 kph (41.3 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 132.0 kph (82.0 mph) | 131.0 kph (81.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 40 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -35 kg (-77 lbs) | 4 kg (9 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (465 ft) | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Focus RS is the fastest by a small margin.
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Corvolet3 3y ago
The Focus has the upper hand in acceleration and top speed, the Megane is more dynamic around corners. Also the Ford is more practical.
However it's really impressive how much the Frenchies pushed out of this 250 hp engine in terms of track capabilities. Take the RS Trophy and it still destroys lots of modern hatchbacks around corners. It was just too good for its time.
Nick Harry 14y ago
The Renault wins. Hot hatchery is all about all round talent. If you want only straight line speed, buy a dragster. Track times show the better drivers' car.
esel 15y ago
funny. the megane is so much cheaper yet it's better. i heard the french came up with fwd but damn! it's so much better than anything else(cupraR, 3mps, gti etc)
Rootes is a clown 15y ago
The Rs is a better car. In real life driving say overtaking the Rs hammers the megane, 100nm more torque for a start. Ive driven both and I choose the Rs because unlike the megane it really turns heads. As far as "Rootes" goes you are an utter tool!! Look under the bonnet and you will find a volvo straight 5 engine, i really dont understand what you mean???
@rabitron 15y ago
Focus looks better ?!? wtf, are you drunk ? its like you would compare Angelina with Hilary Clinton rofl
Rootes 15y ago
to rabitron: I think you are never seen a Focus RS because the \"quality\" is really disappointing and behind the last Megane RS. Just look how the Ford Recaro\'s seats are installed or the view under the hood, it\'s just a shame.
About reliability and quality, Renault and the other french manufacturers have no lessons to learn from Ford...
rabitron 5 15y ago
take the looks into consideration, the Focus looks a lot better than the megane inside and out, especialy with that green. theres not a lot of difference between the two with power so id rather have the focus. At the end of the day the megane is french so that says a lot for what the buildn quality will be like!
Anonymous 16y ago
haha the renault cost less and is faster...but the focus beats every car in streat line
