Ford Focus 2005 vs Nissan Almera 2002
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 82 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 185 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
Ford Focus engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Nissan Almera. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.8 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
820 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | 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. | |||
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 | |
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 | |
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 | 9.4/10 | |
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