Ford Focus RS Vs Volkswagen Golf R - Can German Finesse Outclass American Horsepower?

Few cars manage to live up the promises of their respective manufacturer, but with the latest-generation Ford Focus RS, the car has proven not only a fitting replacement to the previous car but been hailed as the best hot hatch on the market.

Journalists cite its advanced torque vectoring all-wheel drive system and fizzing 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine as real highlights, offering up driving thrills unmatched by all its rivals. When it comes down to it however, is the new Focus RS actually faster than the competition?
 

hangtime010 - 7/26/2016 11:09:28 AM

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Interesting. They start off 10 to 15 feet (or whatever the gap) between them, then the R driver drifts way off to his right. Not saying the R would've won, but it does make a difference.

TheSteve - 7/26/2016 11:17:34 AM

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Excuse me folks, but I have a hard time thinking of VW in terms of "German Finesse".

MDarringer - 7/26/2016 1:12:51 PM

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Precisely.

CarCrazedinCali - 7/26/2016 3:16:57 PM

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so close! I am also surprised the lead of the Ford isn't larger with all it's extra hp/tq

MDarringer - 7/26/2016 4:05:25 PM

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Was the engine not up to capacity? Is the AWD system slipping like hell? It's definitely curious.