Max Davies
Ford Focus dead after 27 years as production ends at European factory
One of Ford's most iconic models has finally ended production, though the Focus name could reappear on a mid-sized SUV in the coming years.
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Ford Focus vs Hyundai Elantra
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2022 Ford Focus - ST
2.3 L, 6-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $47,490
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2020 Hyundai Elantra - Go
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
From $21,740
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Overview
Variant
ST
Variant
Go
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.3 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
206kW / 420Nm
Power and torque
112kW / 192Nm
642km
714km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.3 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
642km
714km
Power
206kW at 5500 rpm
Power
112kW at 6200 rpm
Torque
420Nm at 3000 rpm
Torque
192Nm at 4700 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
5.7 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
10.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.6 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.4 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
188g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
163g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
—
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4388 mm
Length
4620 mm
Height
1458 mm
Height
1440 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1800 mm
Ground clearance unladen
120 mm
Ground clearance unladen
140 mm
Front track
1567 mm
Front track
1563 mm
Rear track
1556 mm
Rear track
1572 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Boot space
273 L
Boot space
458 L
Kerb weight
3423 kg
Kerb weight
2954 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
1800 kg
Tare weight
1506 kg
Tare weight
1310 kg
Braked towing capacity
1400 kg
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
600 kg
Front tyres
235/40 R18
Front tyres
195/65 R15 91H
Front rims
8.0x18
Front rims
6.0x15
Rear tyres
235/40 R18
Rear tyres
195/65 R15 91H
Rear rims
8.0x18
Rear rims
6.0x15
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
no
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
13.2 ”
Display screen size
7.0 ”
Seat material
Suede
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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