Ford Focus 2001 vs Ford Focus 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 HP | 145 HP | |
Torque: | 178 NM | 185 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
Ford Focus 2001 engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Focus 2005, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Ford Focus 2005. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
The Ford Focus 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus 2001 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus 2001 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus 2001 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus 2005. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
790 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Ford Focus 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Cougar | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
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: | 4.38 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
Ford Focus 2001 is smaller. Ford Focus 2001 is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Focus 2005, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus 2001 is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 526 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 931 litres | |
Ford Focus 2005 has more luggage space. Ford Focus 2001 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus 2005. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Focus 2001 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus 2005, which means Ford Focus 2001 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`810 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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