Ford Focus 2005 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 29 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| 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. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | no data | |
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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): | 1`810 | 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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