2021 Ford Focus Active review
The Ford Focus has struggled to grab the attention of buyers in Australia. That's a shame, because even the activewear-wearing Active is a good thing.
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Scott Collie
2022 Ford Focus vs 2023 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Ford Focus
Peugeot 308
2022 Ford
Focus
vs
2023 Peugeot
308
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Ford Focus ACTIVE
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
$43,990 - $50,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mature ride and handling
- Characterful, punchy three-cylinder engine
- Practical interior
Misses
- Blind-spot monitoring is optional
- Demure interior
- Why is no-one buying them?
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | 10.5 | |
