Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Ford Focus 2004

 
Ford Fiesta
2005 - 2008
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
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 seconds14.1 seconds
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Fiesta engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.16.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
660 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
Ford Focus 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 years6 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.
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 m4.34 m
Width: 1.68 m1.84 m
Height: 1.46 m1.45 m
Ford Fiesta is smaller, but slightly higher.
Ford Fiesta is 42 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 284 litres385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1247 litres
Ford Focus has more luggage space.
Ford Fiesta has 101 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus.
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`690
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Ford Fiesta has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Fiesta has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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