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Originally Posted by Traum

IMO, between the Focus RS, Golf R, and Civic Type R, the only clear loser in performance situation is the Golf R.

I am not sure whether the ground is completely dry. If it isn't, the advantage tilt further towards the AWD offerings (FoRS and Golf R). But what happens is, the Golf R lost the quarter mile drag race to the CTR despite having AWD to propel it right off the line. Also, in the rolling start situation, the CTR also picked up its pace to catch up to, and pass the FoRS despite its FWD disadvantage.

So what I can see is -- the Golf R has the worst performance, but probably offers the most upscale ride between the 3 cars. The CTR packs the most performance, unless you are in a drag race situation, and the FoRS is somewhere in between.

At the same time, the Golf R will almost certainly be the most maintenance intensive one out of the 3, while the CTR is the most reliable.

I think you nailed it man!