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In the Ford Focus, which is the best engine to have. I'm assuming you automatically ditch the 1.6, so a toss up between the 1.8 and the 2.0? In struggling to sort a car out for my wife, we had a drive in a 02 2litre today and I thought it was a bit rough and noisy when revved.
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personally i'd go for the RS 2.0 Turbo!
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The RS Turbo is nothing compared to the monsterous power of the Mondeo TDCi.
Saaaaay - have you thought about a Mondeo TDCi?
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Adam
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Did you see the asian chap on top gear who when asked about the most beautiful car in the world suggested the ford mondeo?
Like i said - the answer to everything motoring is ford mondeo!
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Ok BH and Ads, keep these comments to the appropriate thread please.
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You seem to have listed only the petrol engines. If you're considering the old model focus then the 1.8 TDCI is worth looking at. I've got one now and for my money it offers the best combination of performance and economy from the whole range. Expect 40mpg on short town trips, while on a run you can approach 50mpg. The power delivery is smooth, although if you want to press on then there's overboot in 3rd gear and upwards.
If you really want a petrol then I wouldn't immediately discount the 1.6. Had a ride in one of these not too long ago, but didn't know it was the 1.6 version when I got in. Give it a try and you may be surprised.
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We have a newish 1.6 focus, and it is great. The only snag with this engine is that it needs to be revved to get its best. I don't think it is worh going for the 1.8 petrol but if must jump straight to the 2 litre.
Some people wouldnt mind having a revvy engine, but I myself prefer low down pulling power, however they sell plenty of Honda S2000's, Mazda RX8's and Lexus IS200's which are all cars which are pretty useless unless revved hard, so I must be in a minority !
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Some people wouldnt mind having a revvy engine, but I myself prefer low down pulling power, however they sell plenty of Honda S2000's, Mazda RX8's and Lexus IS200's which are all cars which are pretty useless unless revved hard, so I must be in a minority !
I'd disagree with that comment - yes the IS200 has VVTi but it can be driven nicely from low revs letting the six pot motor pulling it along. The S2000 and RX8 do need to be rev'd hard to get the best from them but it's hardly a fair comparison to a 1.6 focus
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The 1.6 is actually the sweetest Focus engine - its smoother and more free-revving than the larger engines. Most kick more than 100bhp as well and are not far from a 1.8.
The 2.0 Zetec always was a bit gruff but would probably be the easiest engine to live with.
The 1.8 is a bit smoother than the 2.0 when pressing on but has less power towards the top end.
One thing that might sway your decision is the fuel consumption. The 1.8 and 2.0 both really struggle to hit 30mpg unless you drive them like a pensioner or do a lot of uninterupted a-road or motorway crusing.
I averaged 28mpg in the time I had my 1.8 and whilst admittedly I have a heavy right foot I can still get 45mpg+ out of my Mondeo TDCi over the same usage. Other Focus owners report broadly similar figures for the larger engines so it's not just me.
The TDCi is worth a look but unless you're doing the mileage the premium they command is probably not worth it financially.
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The 1.8 and 2.0 both really struggle to hit 30mpg unless you drive them like a pensioner or do a lot of uninterupted a-road or motorway crusing.
Rubbish! Since I got my 2.0 petrol Ghia 6 months ago my average calculated for each month has varied from 35.5 mpg to 38.0 mpg. These are genuine figures as I record every drop of petrol I buy, and the odometer reading at which I buy it. And I expect my consumption to improve as the engine loosens up. I don't do "a lot of uninterupted a-road or motorway crusing". Although I'm a pensioner (and proud of it) I don't know what you mean by driving "like a pensioner".
By the way, I trust that eventually you will grow out of the habit of dissing pensioners. And should you be fortunate enough to live long enough to reach retirement age you will almost certainly find that there will then be some young whipper-snapper dissing you in a similar fashion. Think on!
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I had the 1.8 Focus which was a quick car - I drove the 1.6 and it felt absolutely gutless when compared to it. 2.0 doesn't offer much over the 1.8. I used to get 25-30 mpg commuting, 40-45 on a longer run.
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Out of the oetrol engines I reckon the 1.6 is the nicest to drive, although if running costs are no object then the 2.0 is ht one to go for.
However, I wouldn't pick either of those engines, personally I would pick the 1.8 TDCi 115ps. That is the best engine by far. Very quick and ver economical.
Blue
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Agree re the 1.8 TDCi 115, of the perols the 1.6 is sweetest though the 1.8 and 2.0 are more gutsy.
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Another vote for the TDCI 115, which is the best all-rounder in my experience .
I agree that the 1.6 is the sweetest but i found the 2.0 disappointingly rough with little top end 'fizz'.
Avoid the 1.4, which is underpowered, and the old-tech diesels which are what used to give oil burners a bad name.
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I wasn't "dissing" pensioners, I was merely making the point that when the larger engined Foci are driven hard the fuel consumption drops. Pensioners in the main seem to drive more sedately than younger persons, and from your evidence posted above you have illustrated my point. Head over to www.ffoc.co.uk and search for "fuel consumption" and you will see what I mean.
I'm sure if I reach pensionable age I'll take what the younger generation say about me with good humour.
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