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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Honda Civic Type R (FK8) gets there in 13.64 s — 0.19 s ahead of the Ford Focus RS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Ford Focus RS | Honda Civic Type R (FK8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.38 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.00 s | 11.93 s |
| 60 ft | 2.26 s | 2.25 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.00 s | 8.97 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.83 s | 13.64 s |
| Trap speed | 102.9 mph | 107.4 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Ford Focus RS, 9/10 for the Honda Civic Type R (FK8) — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Ford Focus RS | Honda Civic Type R (FK8) |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Power | 300 bhp | 315 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,467 kg | 1,380 kg |
| Power to weight | 205 bhp/t | 228 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | Front drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |