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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Renault Megane RS MK IV 280 PS gets there in 13.89 s — 0.47 s ahead of the Ford Focus ST.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Renault Megane RS MK IV 280 PS | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.37 s | 5.84 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.55 s | — s |
| 60 ft | 2.21 s | 2.31 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.99 s | 9.31 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.89 s | 14.36 s |
| Trap speed | 101.1 mph | 98.2 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Renault Megane RS MK IV 280 PS, 9/10 for the Ford Focus ST — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Renault Megane RS MK IV 280 PS | Ford Focus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Power | 276 bhp | 247 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,505 kg | 1,432 kg |
| Power to weight | 184 bhp/t | 172 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | Front drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |