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Ford Focus IV Sedan 1.0 EcoBoost (123 Hp) Automatic
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)
IV Sedan Overview:
Ford Focus (IV Sedan). With 169 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 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.
1.0 EcoBoost (123 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and city commutes, with the automatic transmission providing smooth shifts, though it might feel less spirited on highways.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for an automatic petrol engine of this size, balancing performance with efficiency for mixed driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Engaging driving dynamics and handling
- • Comfortable and well-designed interior
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Efficient 1.0 EcoBoost engine options
- • Good balance of ride and handling
Cons:
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims (1.0 EcoBoost)
- • Fuel economy of 2.0L engine is not class-leading
- • Infotainment system can be less intuitive than rivals
- • Some interior materials feel less premium
- • Trunk space is adequate but not exceptional for a sedan
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Hatchback (facelift 2014): 2017 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Focus |
| Generation: | IV Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 EcoBoost (123 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 123 Hp @ 6000 rpm. [0hp less] |
| Power per litre: | 123.1 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 169 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B7DA More details about the engine B7DA |
| Engine displacement: | 999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 127 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1331 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 374 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4539 mm [148mm more] |
| Width: | 1882 mm [59mm more] |
| Height: | 1468 mm [9mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2649 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1882 mm |
| Front track: | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1534 mm |
| 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 | SelectShift |
| 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 | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16 92H; 215/50 R17 91H; 235/40 ZR18 91W |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17; 8J x 18 |
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