Ford Focus 2001 vs Volvo XC90 2002

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Ford Focus
2001 - 2005
Volvo XC90
2002 - 2006
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ford Focus is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.02.4 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 75 - 173 HP163 - 315 HP
Torque: 123 - 250 NM320 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 - 15.5 seconds7.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 9.48.2 - 14.0
Ford Focus petrol engines consumes on average 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Ford Focus equipped with diesel engines consume 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.80 m
Width: 1.70 m1.90 m
Height: 1.45 m1.75 m
Ford Focus is smaller.
Ford Focus is 35 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 30 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres530 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1580 litres2404 litres
Ford Focus has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 824 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters12.7 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`700~ 2`737
Safety:
Quality:
above average

low
Average price (€): 8004000
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 9.1/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volvo XC90 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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