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Ford Focus III Sedan 2.0 Ti-VCT (160 Hp) PowerShift
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Ford Focus:
The Ford Focus is a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1998 until 2025. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The original Focus was primarily designed by Ford of Europe's German and British teams. Production of the fourth generation Focus began in 2018 in Germany and China. In 2025, Ford announced that the Focus will no longer be built, in line with an announcement made in 2022....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Sedan Overview:
Ford Focus (III Sedan). With 198 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.55 l/100km). With a weight of 1331 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 Ti-VCT (160 Hp) PowerShift Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Lively and smooth power delivery, though specific acceleration data is not provided.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a powerful petrol automatic, but not class-leading compared to diesels.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Engaging and agile handling characteristics
- • Excellent fuel economy, especially with diesel engines
- • Comfortable interior with good ergonomics
- • Strong Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Modern technology features for its era
Cons:
- • Powershift automatic transmission can have reliability concerns for some owners
- • Rear legroom can be somewhat tight in the sedan variant
- • Some interior plastics feel less premium than competitors
- • Petrol engines are generally less fuel-efficient than their diesel counterparts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Hatchback: 2009 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Focus |
| Generation: | III Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 Ti-VCT (160 Hp) PowerShift |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 160 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 80 Hp/l [132mm more] |
| Torque: | 198 Nm @ 4450 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec More details about the engine Duratec |
| Engine displacement: | 1999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 12:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4-8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9-6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 8.4-8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 5.9-6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 7.1-7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1-7.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | SULEV |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1331 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 374 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4534 mm mm [132mm more] |
| Width: | 1824 mm mm [18mm less] |
| Height: | 1466 mm mm [31mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2649 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Front track: | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1534 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | PowerShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 278 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 228 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15; 215/55 R16; 215/50 R17; 235/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 15; 16; 17; 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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