Kia Ceed 2012 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 135 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | |
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Kia Ceed is smaller. Kia Ceed is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1502 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 52 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 140 litres). | |||
| 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 | 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 (€): | 5600 | 6800 | |
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