Is the Ford Focus RS the new hot hatch champ? Well, there's only one way to find out

• New Focus RS hot tested against ALL major rival
• Tests carried out on the track and on the road
• See the 35-minute video here

Ford Focus RS was great news. New RS cars only come once in a blue moon, and when they do, they are usually quite special.

The problem is, the hot hatch buyers has never been more spoiled, with a large number of highly talented models to choose from. So, which one is the cream of the current crop? Well, we decided to find out ...

We took to the circuit RS Anglesey in North Wales, along with no less than NINE than a direct competitor, for the comparison test to end all the comparison tests. After spending more energy, fuel and tires, we trimmed it down to ten cars Three. All three then went on to face another exhausting various tests during the epic journey through the North West. What's more, we caught the whole thing on film, which you can watch above.

After exhaustively tested every competitor back-to-back, we announced, firmly and beyond all doubt, which is the best hot hatch money can buy. Welcome to test the most comprehensive and powerful hot hatch class you'll find anywhere. We hope you enjoy the movie ...

Competitor ...

Audi RS3 Sportback

List price - £ 40 795

Engine / electric - 2.5T / 362bhp

Transmission - 7DCT / 4WD

BMW M135i Auto 3DR

List price - £ 33,500

Engine / electric - 3.0T / 322bhp

Transmission - 6AT / RWD

Ford Focus RS

List price - £ 31,000

Engine / electric - 2.3T / 345bhp

Transmission - 6MT / 4WD

Honda Civic Type R GT

List price - £ 30,000

Engine / electric - 2.0T / 306bhp

Transmission - 6MT / FWD

Mercedes A45 AMG 4Matic

List price - £ 40 695

Engine / electric - 2.0T / 376bhp

Transmission - 7DCT / 4WD

Peugeot 308 GTI With Peugeot Sport 270

List price - £ 28 455

Engine / electric - 1.6T / 266bhp

Transmission - 6MT / FWD

Renaultsport Megane 275 Cup-S

List price - £ 23 935

Engine / electric - 2.0T / 271bhp

Transmission - 6MT / FWD

Leon Cupra 290 seats 5DR

List price - £ 28 680

Engine / electric - 2.0T / 286bhp

Transmission - 2.0T / FWD

Subaru WRX STI

List price - £ 28 995

Engine / electric - 2.5T / 296bhp

Transmission - 6MT / 4WD

Volkswagen Golf R DSG 5DR

List price - £ 33 190

Engine / electric - 2.0T / 296bhp

Transmission - 6DCT / 4WD

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