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Ford Focus Sedan (USA) 2.0i 16V ZTS (131 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)
Sedan (USA) Overview:
Ford Focus (Sedan (USA)). With 183 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1250 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.6 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0i 16V ZTS (131 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides a good balance of power and engagement for a compact car, with the manual gearbox allowing drivers to better utilize the 131 hp output.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for its class, likely offering slightly better figures than its automatic counterpart due to more efficient power delivery.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent handling and ride comfort for its class
- • Spacious and practical interior
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Engaging driving dynamics, especially with manual transmission
Cons:
- • Some interior plastics feel cheap
- • Road noise can be noticeable at highway speeds
- • Automatic transmission can be unrefined
- • Early models had some reliability quirks
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Sedan: 1998 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Focus |
| Generation: | Sedan (USA) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i 16V ZTS (131 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 131 Hp @ 5300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.9 Hp/l [80mm more] |
| Torque: | 183 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Zetec / C20HDEZ More details about the engine Zetec / C20HDEZ |
| Engine displacement: | 1988 |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 5.75 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 104.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 146.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1250 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 365 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4442 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Width: | 1699 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1430 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2616 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1491 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1486 mm |
| 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 |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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