Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 165 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Ford Focus 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V fuel consumption is 7 litres per 100km (14.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Ford real everyday fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Ford Focus fuel consumption.

Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V technical data
Model: | Ford Focus 1.8 16V | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2008. April ... 2011. January | ||
Engine: | 1798 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 167 g/km |
Power: | 125 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 165 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 198 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 5.6 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km (30.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.34m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1144 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1795 kg |
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V engine QQDB
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 1798 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 83 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 83.1 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
Power | 125 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2003 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
All Ford Focus hatchback [2008 - 2011] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Ford Focus 2008 1.4 16V
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 80 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 1.6 16V
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 1.6 16V | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Ford Focus 2008 1.6 TDCi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 100 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 1.6 TDCi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 109 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 16V | 2.0 Petrol | 145 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 16V | 2.0 Petrol | 145 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 TDC
Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 Most powerfull diesel version (136 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 TDCi
Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 Most powerfull diesel version (136 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.5 20V Turbo ST Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 | 2.5 Petrol | 225 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Ford Focus 2009 RS 2.5
Jan 2009 — Dec 2010 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 305 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (6) |