Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 69 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 129 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Spark over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Spark is 89 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 23 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 475 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 305 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4000 | |
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