Over 0–100 km/h, GR Yaris wins (5,55 s vs 5,68 s).
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 280 | GR Yaris | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,68 s | 5,55 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,80 s | 13,58 s+0,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 24,17 s+0,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 270 km/h−6 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,11 kg/hp | 4,71 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 280 | GR Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 1,61 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,77 s | 2,69 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,37 s | 4,29 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,68 s | 5,55 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,28 s | 7,06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,78 s | 11,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,05 s | 17,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,80 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 24,17 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 270 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | I3 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the GR Yaris hits 100 km/h in 5.55 s versus 5.68 s for the Focus ST 280. At this point, the GR Yaris leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the GR Yaris is doing 142 km/h against 139 km/h for the Focus ST 280. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the GR Yaris crosses the line in 13.58 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the GR Yaris continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the GR Yaris finishes in 24.16 s versus 24.63 s, with a 0.47 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 270 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.11 kg/hp vs 4.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.27 seconds. The 0.13 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, GR Yaris wins (5,55 s vs 5,68 s).
Focus ST 280 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. GR Yaris: 272 hp, ratio 4,71 kg/hp.
Focus ST 280: 264 km/h. GR Yaris: 270 km/h.