Here are three videos of the Volkswagen Scirocco R vs the Ford Focus RS. The first two come from the Germans at D-Motor and the second, after the jump, is Autocar’s verdict on how the Scirocco R compares to the Focus RS. The Scirocco has a 2.0-litre TSI engine with 265 hp and front wheel drive. The Ford Focus RS has, however, 300 hp, a few more than the Scirocco. The German video is in two parts, and while you might not speak German, you get the picture. The Germans are also crazier and more exciting…

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After the release of the Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R, we should also see a Volkswagen Polo R appear on the market. According to reports from AutoInternationaal, the Polo R will turn up in 2011-2012 with a turbo charged 1.4-litre TSI with 190 hp.

In additional specs, it could have a top speed of 230 km/hr and average fuel consumption of 6.5-litres per 100 km. The price is expected to be about 26,800 euros. With this performance and attractive price, it should be a competitor to vehicles such as the Seat Ibiza Cupra (with 180 hp), while completing the Volkswagen R range. Note: Volkswagen Scirocco R in the gallery.

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Volkswagen has released the official pricing of the new Golf R and Scirocco R, which are both now available to order. The Golf R is equipped with two-litre, four-cylinder TSI engines, and its price starts at 36,400 euros on the German market.

The Scirocco R is a front-wheel drive model with a 2.0 TSI engine and 195 kW. It has a top speed of 250 km/hr and costs 33,475 euros in Germany. Both models have a less powerful option in the form of the Golf R Line and Scirocco R Line, which has the same bodywork and interior design, but with lower-spec engines.

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This video from Volkswagen shows a Golf R and Scirocco R track “challenge”. Both vehicles are equipped with the same 2.0-litre TSI engine. The Golf R has 270 hp, while the Scirocco has 265 hp. See which is your favourite in the video above.

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