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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Ford Focus RS gets there in 13.83 s — 0.76 s ahead of the Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8).
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8) | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 6.14 s | 5.38 s |
| 0–100 mph | — s | 13.00 s |
| 60 ft | 2.29 s | 2.26 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.49 s | 9.00 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.58 s | 13.83 s |
| Trap speed | 96.2 mph | 102.9 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8), 9/10 for the Ford Focus RS — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8) | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2019 | 2009 |
| Power | 197 bhp | 300 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,262 kg | 1,467 kg |
| Power to weight | 156 bhp/t | 205 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | Front drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |