Ford Focus 2006 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Ford Focus 2006 engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus 2001, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Ford Focus 2001. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus 2006 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus 2001, which means that by driving the Ford Focus 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus 2006 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Focus 2006 is larger. Ford Focus 2006 is 17 cm longer than the Ford Focus 2001, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus 2006 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 282 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1144 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Ford Focus 2001 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Focus 2006 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus 2001. This could mean that the Ford Focus 2006 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 2001 (by 66 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus 2006 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Focus 2001, which means Ford Focus 2006 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`650 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Focus 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus 2001 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Ford Focus 2006, so Ford Focus 2006 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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