Ford Focus 2005 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 510'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V50 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Focus is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 482 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1525 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.7 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: | 1`895 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`383 kg | 1`483 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 512 kg | 477 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo V50 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Volvo V50 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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