Ford Focus 2014 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1780 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1300 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Ford Focus is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Focus is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1502 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 13 000 | |
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