Over 0–100 km/h, Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 wins (5,44 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.
5.68 s
| Measure | Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 | Focus ST 280 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.44 s | 5.68 s | 0.24 s · Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.56 s | 13.80 s | 0.24 s · Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.36 s | 24.64 s | 0.28 s · Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 260 km/h | 264 km/h | 4 km/h · Focus ST 280 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.83 kg/hp | 5.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 | Focus ST 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.55 s · tight gap | 1.66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.58 s | 2.77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.06 s | 4.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.44 s | 5.68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.00 s | 7.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.44 s | 11.78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.58 s | 19.05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.56 s | 13.80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.36 s | 24.64 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h | 264 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 | 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 | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
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.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 wins (5,44 s vs 5,68 s).
Megane 4 RS Trophy 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Megane 4 RS Trophy 300: 300 hp, ratio 4,83 kg/hp. Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp.
Megane 4 RS Trophy 300: 260 km/h. Focus ST 280: 264 km/h.