Volvo V50 2007 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V50 and Ford Focus have the same engine power, but Volvo V50 torque is 20 NM more than Ford Focus. Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ford Focus 2008 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Focus 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V50 is 5 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V50 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Volvo V50 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Volvo V50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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