Kia Cerato 2016 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: | 130 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Cerato is more dynamic to drive. Kia Cerato engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 910 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 Elantra, 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. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Cerato 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: | 4.56 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Kia Cerato is 2 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 482 litres | 421 litres | |
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Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity. Kia Cerato has 61 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8200 | |
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