Ford Focus 2008 vs Peugeot 308 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 19 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 6 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1201 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 48 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 46 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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