Cybermonkey
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What a great review, i would scan it in if i could. the previous favourite hot hatch was the Golf, but this was before the release of the Megane F1, Mazda 3 MPS and XR5. Basically, the XR5 they loved for the superb engine and on-the-limit control, the Megane for its raw feeling and superb handling and chassis, they didnt rate the Astra SRi very well, and hope to have the VXR for a review soon. It basically came down to the Golf and Mazda 3, with the Mazda becoming the new favourite hot hatch! Like the Golf, understated looks and brilliant gearbox/handling combo, but with the Mazda being much much faster in every occurence.
Ford Focus XR5
0-100kmh -- 7.5secs
0-400m -- 15.38 @152,7kmh
VW Golf GTi
0-100kmh -- 7.36secs
0-400m -- 15.28 @153.8kmh
Renault Megane F1
0-100kmh -- 7.11secs
0-400m -- 15.08 @154.6kmh
Mazda3 MPS ( personal fave)
0-100kmh -- 6.61secs
0-400m -- 14.67 @ 157.9kmh
Holden Astra SRi
0-100kmh -- 7.50secs
0-400m -- 15.32 @ 153.3kmh
They mentioned that the times were a little slow because of slightly damp conditions on the day of the comparo, but its all relative  The MPS has been timed at a best 0 - 100kmh of 5.8 seconds 
Hope you have enjoyed my little thread 
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Steve
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was this the same magazine that claimed the focus did mid 13's or something 1/4 miles 
[Edited on 16-09-2006 by Steve]
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Cybermonkey
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yes Steve, was a mis-print  actual result was exactly a second slower, so mid 14's
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Steve
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ahh cool
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Robbo
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Still rather have the Golf... classiest of the lot + probably the best handling 
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Cybermonkey
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interesting little power comparo...
Mazda3 MPS - 260bhp - 280lb/ft -- 0-100kmh @ 6.61secs
Ford Focus XR5 - 225bhp - 236lb/ft -- 0-100kmh @ 7.50secs
Renault Megane F1 - 224bhp - 221lb/ft -- 0-100kmh @ 7.11secs
VW Golf GTi - 200bhp - 207lb/ft -- 0-100kmh @ 7.36secs
Holden Astra SRi - 200bhp - 193lb/ft -- 0-100kmh @ 7.50secs
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Cybermonkey
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Still rather have the Golf... classiest of the lot + probably the best handling
Classiest yes, Mazda is the best handling
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Robbo
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Yeah but who'd want a Mazda hot hatch :S
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AK
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me...
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Cybermonkey
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Me it has the kind of electronic stability controls seen on the Evo 9 so it can get that mammoth amount of power down successfully and it works. they say it doesnt have the precision of the Golf, but it is significantly quicker through the twisties
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Cybermonkey
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this also goes to show that you can have all the power in the world, but its useless if the chassis isnt up to the task of handling it, with the right driver of course 
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Cybermonkey
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Mazda interior is superb too
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Robbo
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Not badf but lacks the German class of the Golf
Also the Golf is rated as one of the best FWD handling cars ever
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Cybermonkey
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germans are classy? the Mazda is up there with the best handling FWD chassis' too.
good Mazda video, check out the sound of that 3 MPS as it leaves the pit all the hot mazdas in this vid. they are really impressing me of late. 3 MPS, 6 MPS, new MX5 and of course the RX8
[Edited on 16-09-2006 by Cybermonkey]
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Robbo
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I'm not dissing the MPS
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Cybermonkey
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im not dissing the Golf, i guess you were jesting when you said "Yeah but who'd want a Mazda hot hatch"
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Robbo
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Ish 
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Cybermonkey
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TTT
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