New Focus RS vs. STI vs. Evo vs. R32 vs. 3 MPS

[mikeyb]

Ok, which would you rather have, to actually own with your own money. Please state why, not just I'd have the RS cos its got green paint thing either! Personally, I'm going to pick the RS Focus, even though, for all we know it might be a pile of crap with FWD, because I love its looks, I love the fact Ford still make such crazy cars, I mean who else would have the balls to put 280bhp through the front wheels of an everyday hatchback? Other than Alfa Romeo who came close...

So, the contenders:

Ford Focus RS-II
2.5i 20V Inline Turbocharged Five-Cylinder
Front wheel drive via limited-slip differential
Six-speed Manual Transmission
Max Power: 280bhp
Max Torque: 400Nm
0-62mph: 5.5 Seconds (Est)
Top Speed: 155mph (Limited)

Subaru Impreza WRX STi [UK]
2.5i Boxer Flat-Four Cylinder
All-wheel drive via S I Drive system
Six-speed Manual Transmission
Max Power: 300bhp
Max Torque: 407Nm
0-62mph: 5.2 Seconds
Top Speed: 155mph

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-300
2.0i 16V MIVEC Turbocharged In-Line Four-Cylinder
All wheel drive via S-AWC system
Six-speed SST Automated Manual Transmission
Max Power: 290bhp
Max Torque: 407Nm
0-62mph: 4.7 Seconds
Top Speed: 155mph

Volkswagen Golf R32
3.2i V6-Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
All wheel drive system
Six-Speed DSG Transmission
Max Power: 247bhp
Max Torque: ---Nm
0-62mph: 6.2 Seconds
Top Speed: 154mph

Mazda 3 MPS
2.3i In-Line Four Cylinder Turbocharged
Front-wheel drive
Six Speed Manual Transmission
Max Power: 258bhp
Max Torque: ---Nm
0-62mph: 6.1 Seconds
Top Speed: 155mph (Limited)

 

[clicknext]

Evo for sure for me, though I realy like the looks of that Focus, except for the hood vents.

 

[lestat13]

I love the look, AWD, and power of the Evo. Don't get me wrong, I love my speed3, but if I had 50k I'd probably get an Evo X

 

[Zimmer]

Evo proven power and performance ...

 

[mikeyb]

I voted for the MS3. The best bang for the buck in this comparo. But if I was to spend 35K it would be on a BMW 135i.

 

[shane02pro5]

Tough but the EVO looks very grown up and mean at the same time. Paddle shifter would be like a video game but I'll bet those flat footed quick shifts would be real fun!!

 

[coolmazda5]

EVO because is red, LOL

No, but close tie between EVO, MS3 and VW R32. To me is not just power, torque and speed, but also overall looks, design and silly or now, how it sounds.

EVO because is just the whole package (even with no MT), MS3 because I became a big MAZDASPEED fan and love the overall Mazda3 hatch profile. The VW R32 just because its sound rocks

(drive2)

 

[clicknext]

There's an impreza coupe?? I never knew that!!

 

[mikeyb]

There's an impreza coupe?? I never knew that!!

Subaru is designing a new coupe with Toyotas help.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123709385&highlight=Subaru

 

[Flash5]

i love the speed3/6 but the evo is insane

 

[jred321]

sti. fwd sucks, evo and r32 are auto and have too many electronic things going on.

 

[wishingfora ms3]

i think i would choose the R32 just because of the simple look, and the fit and finish of the interior is incredible.

 

[SuperStretch18]

I've always been a fan of sti's, but this generation of Evo's has me hooked. Something about the euro-focus has me intrigued as well. if only it weren't riced out green...

 

[hollar1211]

i drove my friend's r32 a couple time and never really felt the power, that thing is heavy and it's noticeable.

 

[TinmanMS6]

That's because the R32 is fat and slow. It's barely faster than a GTI.

 

[2.0t03speed]

had to go with the focus rarest car in the bunch

 

[BOOSTR]

I'd have to go with the EVO because of its styling, driveability and countless mod offerings.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

going to have to agree with Jared on this one... If the Focus RS was rear or AWD I'd be all over it...

sti. fwd sucks, evo and r32 are auto and have too many electronic things going on.

 

[jred321]

If the Focus RS was rear or AWD I'd be all over it...

me too. i'd still be wary of the T5 (is that the same as the volvo T5 engine?) but awd would make that car win for me

 

[TinmanMS6]

is that the same as the volvo T5 engine?

I believe it is.