Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 petrol description
Sedan Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2010. 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand 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 10.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.
Ford Focus 2008 1.8 16V fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Ford is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 1798 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
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: | 200 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 5.6 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.46m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 872 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1810 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 sedan [2008 - 2010] 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 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 16V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 145 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 16V
Most powerfull petrol version (145 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 145 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 TDCi
Apr 2008 — Jan 2010 Most powerfull diesel version (136 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Ford Focus 2008 2.0 TDCi
Apr 2008 — Jan 2010 Most powerfull diesel version (136 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) |