Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Ford Focus was a true, love-it or hate-it car, due to its controversial look and the new-edge styling promoted by American brand with other vehicles such as Puma or Cougar.
Introduced at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, the Focus was replacing the Escort on the European market or Laser in other parts of the world. It was a new concept that brought the car into attention with its revolutionary design and engineering solutions. Moreover, apart from a convertible version, it covered all other body versions.
The triangular-shaped, with curved lines, emerged into sharp angles at the front, were part of the new-edge-design philosophy. A particular feature of the car, which many hated, was the behind-the-badge hood's unlocking mechanism. It couldn't be opened from inside the car like in any other vehicle. Designers installed the third row of windows behind the rear doors to diminish the blind spots and enhance the rear seat passengers' interior luminosity.
Inside, the new-edge-design language was continued on the dashboard. The upper lines of the instrument cluster emerged in sharp angles with the rest of the panel. Its rear seats offered good legroom and headroom. Due to the rear independent suspension, the trunk was not the biggest in its class, but that layout was needed to increase comfort.
Ford installed a wide choice of diesel and gasoline engines, which was paired as standard with a 5-speed manual gearbox. A 4-speed automatic was on the options list for specific engines. Due to its independent suspension in all corners, the Focus was a benchmark in its car-segment for the cornering speed.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 4AT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 100 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 145 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2507 lbs (1137 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 71 KW @ 6000 RPM 97 HP @ 6000 RPM 95 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 145 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2405.2 lbs (1091 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 84 KW @ 5750 RPM 114 HP @ 5750 RPM 113 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 158 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2519.9 lbs (1143 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1989 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 5750 RPM 131 HP @ 5750 RPM 129 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 174 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.9 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.4 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.9 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TDCi 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 3800 RPM 116 HP @ 3800 RPM 114 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1850 RPM 250 Nm @ 1850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3025 lbs (1372 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TDdi 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2656.6 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |