Ford Focus 2008 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Focus is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 86 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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