Hyundai Elantra 2016 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 128 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 3 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 4 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | 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. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2016 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design. After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8200 | |
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