Ford Focus 2014 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 97 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Ford Focus 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 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fiesta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Focus is 21 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 14 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 374 litres | 455 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Focus has 81 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Ford Focus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5200 | |
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