Sur 0–100 km/h, Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 gagne (5,44 s vs 6,43 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.
| Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,44 s−0,99 s | 6,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,56 s−1,00 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s−1,41 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 260 km/h+6 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,83 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 | Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,55 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,58 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,44 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,00 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,44 s | 13,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,58 s | 21,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,56 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h | 254 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 6-speed (dual clutch) |
| 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 |
Off the line, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.44 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 is doing 140 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 crosses the line in 13.56 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.99 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 finishes in 24.36 s versus 25.77 s, with a 1.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (260 vs 254 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 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 0.99 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 gagne (5,44 s vs 6,43 s).
Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,44 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 : 300 hp, ratio 4,83 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 : 260 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 254 km/h.