Over 0–100 km/h, Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 wins (10,23 s vs 10,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.23 s | 10.76 s | 0.53 s · Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.47 s | 17.65 s | 0.18 s · Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.89 s | 32.39 s | 0.50 s · Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 194 km/h | 195 km/h | 1 km/h · 116i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.85 kg/hp | 12.29 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.76 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.04 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.23 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.44 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 29.24 s | 31.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.47 s | 17.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.89 s | 32.39 s |
| Top speed | 194 km/h | 195 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 125 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 356 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 hits 100 km/h in 10.23 s versus 10.76 s for the 116i. Despite the faster sprint time, the 116i is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 116i is doing 103 km/h against 106 km/h for the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 crosses the line in 17.47 s versus 17.65 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 146 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 finishes in 31.88 s versus 32.38 s, with a 0.50 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (194 vs 195 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the 116i 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 (10.85 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 wins (10,23 s vs 10,76 s).
Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125: 125 hp, ratio 10,85 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125: 194 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.