Ford Focus 2005 vs Citroen C3 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 6 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C3. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C3 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 | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger, but lower. Ford Focus is 64 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 17 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Ford Focus has 221 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 219 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`601 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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