Peugeot 307 2002 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 307 engine produces 8 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 307 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.4 | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 307 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Peugeot 307 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 307 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Used also on Ford Cougar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 307 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.43 m | |
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Peugeot 307 is larger. Peugeot 307 is 4 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 307 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Peugeot 307 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 307 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`977 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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