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Ford Focus III Wagon (facelift 2014) 1.6 Ti-VCT (85 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 Wagon (facelift 2014) Overview:
Ford Focus (III Wagon (facelift 2014)). With 141 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). With a weight of 1473 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.1 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 Ti-VCT (85 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Underpowered for the Focus Wagon, struggling with acceleration and feeling sluggish outside of city limits.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption, but the lack of power makes it less appealing for anything beyond basic city use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Engaging and agile driving dynamics for a family car
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engines, including economical EcoBoost and TDCi options
- • Practical and spacious wagon body with generous boot capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for long journeys
- • Good value for money, especially in the used market
- • Modernized interior with improved infotainment (SYNC 2)
Cons:
- • Some interior plastics can feel less premium than rivals
- • PowerShift automatic transmission can be prone to reliability issues
- • Rear legroom is adequate but not class-leading
- • Base engines (e.g., 85hp Ti-VCT) can feel underpowered for the wagon body
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Hatchback: 2012 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Focus |
| Generation: | III Wagon (facelift 2014) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 Ti-VCT (85 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 85 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 53.3 Hp/l [194mm more] |
| Torque: | 141 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | XTDB More details about the engine XTDB |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Coolant: | 5.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.3 kg/Hp, 57.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.4 kg/Nm, 95.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1473 |
| Max. weight: | 1825 |
| Max load: | 352 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1502 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 476 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4556 mm mm [194mm more] |
| Width: | 1823 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1505 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2648 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1544 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1559 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16; 215/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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