Kia Ceed 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 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: | 100 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 137 NM | 159 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
1080 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
720 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 18 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai i20 | 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. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.31 m | 4.36 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
Kia Ceed is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Ceed is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`825 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | below average | |
Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Ceed, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 5800 | 4800 | |
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