Ford Focus 2008 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 9 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Ford Focus is 4 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
931 litres | 1225 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Chevrolet Lacetti may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Lacetti (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 1`180 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 485 kg | |
| Ford Focus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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