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 Subaru Impreza Comparison
Ford Focus
Subaru Impreza
2022 Ford
Focus
vs
2023 Subaru
Impreza
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Ford Focus ACTIVE
Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
50L
330 to 375 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
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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?
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Only affordable AWD hatch available
- Nice interior treatment
- Relatively affordable
Misses
- Lacking backseat amenities
- No real fun-factor
- Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | 12.5 | |
