Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Ford Focus 2004
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 68 HP | 109 HP | |
Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 41 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
1210 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
930 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 310'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fusion | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.92 m | 4.34 m | |
Width: | 1.68 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
Ford Fiesta is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Fiesta is 42 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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