Ford Focus 2004 vs Ford Focus 2008

 
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Ford Focus
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 115 HP100 HP
Torque: 155 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds11.9 seconds
Ford Focus 2004 is more dynamic to drive.
Ford Focus 2004 engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Focus 2008, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Ford Focus 2008. Thanks to more power Ford Focus 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.46.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km7.7 l/100km
By specification Ford Focus 2004 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus 2008, which means that by driving the Ford Focus 2004 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 2004 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway1000 km on highway
690 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km460'000 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 Focus 2008 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years4 years
Engine spread: Used also on Ford C-MaxUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.34 m
Width: 1.84 m1.84 m
Height: 1.45 m1.50 m
Ford Focus 2004 and Ford Focus 2008 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 385 litres396 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1247 litres1247 litres
Ford Focus 2004 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus 2008.
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus 2004 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus 2008.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7201`710
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 14002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 6.8/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Ford Focus has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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