Ford Focus 2005 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Ford Focus 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus 2005 engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Focus 2001, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Ford Focus 2001. Thanks to more power Ford Focus 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Ford Focus 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus 2005 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus 2001, which means that by driving the Ford Focus 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Used also on Ford Cougar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Focus 2005 is larger. Ford Focus 2005 is 11 cm longer than the Ford Focus 2001, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus 2005 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus 2005 has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus 2005 has 36 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus 2005 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Focus 2001, which means Ford Focus 2005 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`810 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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