Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 vs Ford Focus ST 280: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.44 s versus 5.68 s for the Focus ST 280. At this point, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 is doing 140 km/h against 139 km/h for the Focus ST 280. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 crosses the line in 13.56 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Past 400 metres, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 finishes in 24.36 s versus 24.63 s, with a 0.28 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (260 vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.

Electronically capped at 260 km/h, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 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 (4.83 kg/hp vs 5.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.27 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.