Ford Focus 2008 vs Kia Ceed 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 145 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
|
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 2 HP more power than Kia Ceed, but torque is 1 NM less than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 400'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
| Ford Focus is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 534 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
|
Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 31 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Focus has
|
Kia Ceed has
| |