Updates to the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports' hybrid system mean that the latest version of the entry-level 1.8-litre engine has 138bhp at its disposal, dropping its 0-62mph time to 9.4 secondsCheck specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. including the Ford Focus Estate, The boot floor is also 100mm below the level of the boot lip, so you really need to hoik
One criticism of the old Ford Focus Estate was that it simply wasn’t big enough. The boot, compromised by the standard car’s dimensions, simply couldn’t compete in such a capacious class.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 136 Titanium Mk 2. Factfile Engine: 1997cc, 4 cylinders Power: 134bhp @ 4000rpm Torque: 236lb ft @ 2000rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual/dual-clutch Acceleration: 0-62mph in 9.3sec Top speed: 126mph Fuel: 51.3mpg combined CO2: 144g/km Road tax band: F Dimensions: L 4335mm, W 1840mm, H 1500mm . Ford Focus rivals
Boot space. It's a similar story for the boot, where there's a 10-litre increase in volume to 600 litres. If you need one reason to choose the Octavia over a Golf, it's here; there's a huge 220
I think Focus tends to have better absorption of small bumps than C-Max - presumably the spring rate is different to stop the taller C-Max flopping about in the bends. The Focus hatch is certainly a slightly better drive. Reply | Report as offensive | Link. Sun 5 Jun 2011 17:59. Met paint/xenon lights/keyless go. £350/no/no. £375/£550/£500. Sat-nav/MP3 connection/Bluetooth. "£1,350/yes/£275". £800**/yes/£150. 4. Facts and figures - currently reading Check out theThe Octavia was the fastest car from 0-60mph, taking 10.0 seconds, which was 0.8 seconds faster than the Ford and 0.4 seconds ahead of the VW. It was quickest from 30-70mph through the gears as
Chief rivals for your money if you’re thinking of a Golf Estate include the Ford Focus Estate, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon and Peugeot 308 SW. The Golf has more boot space and feels more upmarket than the Focus (especially pre-2018 examples of the Ford, which only manage 476 litres of space), but the Ford is more fun to drive.Optional safety equipment includes adaptive headlights and a traction and stability control system. Having a boot rather than a hatchback tailgate means the Focus saloon doesn’t offer the flexibility of the hatchback or estate – the boot is also quite high off the ground, so can be quite difficult to access. But with 526 litres of luggage Had Ford thought about things they'd have made it a few more inches longer, wider and taller, started with a 1.5 tdci, fitted better stiffer springs (for load carrying) and offered a 4x4 version they'd have got a winner, as it is it's ok for a family of 4, but don't take too many suitcases, as for 2 Lab's, only if they are puppies. 2HiaLE.