Peugeot 206 2005 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 22 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 67 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
992 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 281 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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