Sur 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 gagne (6,43 s vs 7,03 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Clio 3 RS 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,43 s−0,60 s | 7,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,56 s−0,64 s | 15,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,77 s−1,46 s | 27,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h+31 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,20 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Clio 3 RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,14 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,09 s | 5,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,43 s | 7,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,42 s | 9,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,56 s | 16,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,65 s | 27,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,56 s | 15,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,77 s | 27,23 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 223 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 215 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual close-ratio |
Off the line, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 hits 100 km/h in 6.43 s versus 7.03 s for the Clio 3 RS 200. At this point, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 is doing 134 km/h against 125 km/h for the Clio 3 RS 200. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 crosses the line in 14.55 s versus 15.20 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 27.23 s, with a 1.46 s lead.
Electronically capped at 223 km/h, the Clio 3 RS 200 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 (5.56 kg/hp vs 6.20 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.83 seconds. The 0.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 gagne (6,43 s vs 7,03 s).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,43 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. Clio 3 RS 200 : 200 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp.
Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 254 km/h. Clio 3 RS 200 : 223 km/h.