Ford Focus 2014 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Focus is 10 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1502 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 134 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 238 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`917 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9200 | |
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