Ford Focus 2005 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | 883 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 122 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 48 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 1`820 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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