Ford Focus 2005 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 8 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Focus 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: | 4.49 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 393 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 133 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Nissan Almera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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