Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 and Golf 7 GTI are neck and neck (6,43 s vs 6,49 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Golf 7 GTI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s | 6.49 s | 0.06 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.63 s | 0.07 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 26.14 s | 0.37 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h | 246 km/h | 8 km/h · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.56 kg/hp | 6.30 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Golf 7 GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s · tight gap | 1.86 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.06 s · tight gap | 3.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.09 s | 4.92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s · tight gap | 6.49 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.42 s · tight gap | 8.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.56 s | 14.06 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.65 s | 23.68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s · tight gap | 14.63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 26.14 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 246 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 386 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | DSG 6-speed |
Off the line, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 hits 100 km/h in 6.43 s versus 6.49 s for the Golf 7 GTI. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Golf 7 GTI is doing 131 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 crosses the line in 14.55 s versus 14.62 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 26.13 s, with a 0.36 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (254 vs 246 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 246 km/h, the Golf 7 GTI 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 6.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.62 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 and Golf 7 GTI are neck and neck (6,43 s vs 6,49 s, no significant gap).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. Golf 7 GTI: 220 hp, ratio 6,30 kg/hp.
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h. Golf 7 GTI: 246 km/h.