Cupra Formentor VZ vs Ford Focus ST 250 Gen3 : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
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Race simulation at real speed
CONFIDENCE 94%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 94 %.
Formentor VZ vs Focus ST 250 Gen3: chronicle of a drag race at 254 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Formentor VZ hits 100 km/h in 4.96 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Formentor VZ leads by 1.47 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Formentor VZ is doing 142 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 1.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Formentor VZ crosses the line in 13.25 s versus 14.55 s. The 1.30 s gap represents roughly 58 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Formentor VZ continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Formentor VZ finishes in 23.95 s versus 25.77 s, with a 1.82 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 vs 254 km/h), preventing any comeback.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 250 km/h, the Formentor VZ never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.43 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 1.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Cupra Formentor VZ has a clear edge over the Ford Focus ST 250 Gen3 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.