Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Ford Fusion 2005

 
Ford Fiesta
2005 - 2008
Ford Fusion
2005 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 70 HP80 HP
Torque: 106 NM124 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 17.3 seconds13.7 seconds
Ford Fusion is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Fiesta engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Ford Fusion. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.16.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km7.0 l/100km
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
660 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 Fiesta engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 7 years11 years
Engine spread: Used also on Ford KAUsed also on Ford Fiesta
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fusion might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Ford Fiesta 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: 3.92 m4.02 m
Width: 1.68 m1.72 m
Height: 1.46 m1.53 m
Ford Fiesta is smaller.
Ford Fiesta is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 284 litres337 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1175 litres
Ford Fusion has more luggage space.
Ford Fiesta has 53 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion.
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`605
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Ford Fusion has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably better
Average price (€): 16003000
Pros and Cons: Ford Fiesta has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Ford Fusion has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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