Volvo C30 2009 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | 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. | |||
| Ford Focus 2011 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 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo C30 is smaller. Volvo C30 is 9 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C30 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
921 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| 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 Volvo C30, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
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