Kia Cerato 2004 vs Ford Focus 2004

 
Kia Cerato
2004 - 2007
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 143 HP145 HP
Torque: 186 NM185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds9.2 seconds
Kia Cerato is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Cerato engine produces 2 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 1 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.57.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km8.2 l/100km
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway1010 km on highway
610 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 400'000 km470'000 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: 11 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ElantraInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.34 m
Width: 1.74 m1.84 m
Height: 1.47 m1.45 m
Kia Cerato and Ford Focus are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 228 litres385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1046 litres1247 litres
Ford Focus has more luggage space.
Kia Cerato has 157 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 201 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.1 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Focus.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7831`775
Safety:
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 10001400
Pros and Cons: Kia Cerato has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
Ford Focus has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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