Ford Focus 2018 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 308, but torque is 35 NM less than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 370'000 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 Peugeot 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max, Ford EcoSport | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Focus is 13 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1354 litres | 1228 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Focus has 45 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Ford Focus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.6 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 11 200 | |
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