Giulia Veloce vs Focus ST
Alfa Romeo · Ford
1/4 Mile winner
Focus ST
Beats the Giulia Veloce by 0.04s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Focus ST beats the Giulia Veloce by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Focus ST thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
280 hp
280 hp
0–100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
Top speed
240 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo
2.3L Turbo Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
420 Nm
Price
$52,000
$30,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Giulia Veloce
Focus ST
100 m
6.180s
6.192s
1/8 mile
9.130s
9.129s
1/4 mile
13.714s
13.669s
1 km
24.536s
24.293s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Focus ST is $30,000 vs $52,000 for the Giulia Veloce — a $22,000 gap. Top speed: Focus ST runs to 250 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Giulia Veloce.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Giulia Veloce or the Focus ST?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Focus ST is faster, beating the Giulia Veloce by 0.04 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Giulia Veloce vs the Focus ST?
The Giulia Veloce hits 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the Focus ST does it in 5.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Giulia Veloce produces 280 hp; the Focus ST produces 280 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Giulia Veloce tops out at 240 km/h, and the Focus ST reaches 250 km/h.
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