I went through a few articles a while back on how skidpad numbers can be deceptive in terms of rating handling.

Essentially, depending on which number they use, the G rating on the skidpad can simply show how well it sticks to the ground, they may not be able to manuever when they achieve the highest G number.

Also the Crossfire's 1.1G was with ESP active, it received 0.88 with ESP off. I haven't read the C&D review in detail but did they perform the skidpad with or without ESP?