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  • 20-03-2012 4:55pm
    #1
    sillysmiles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭


    I just read the thread about the fuel efficiency of the 1.4 Focus. So now I have a question.
    What is the most fuel efficient car of that mid car size. I was hoping to buy a 2007/2008 focus but now I think the 1.4 is out. Is the 1.6L better is your opinion? Or is it better to bite the bullet cost wise and buy a 1.6 diesel?

    My initial criteria for a new (to me) car was hatchback, five door, 1.4-1.6 - ideally a focus but I don't really want something that can't pass a petrol pump!


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  • #2
    M.J.M.C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 949 ✭✭✭M.J.M.C


    Hi

    I currently have a 1.6 Petrol 07 focus, I find it fine on Petrol.
    I can only compare it to a 1.8 Accord which was much worse on Petrol.

    If i'm driving it around town, etc I find it fine. A trip to the other side of the country / lots of motorway miles etc and you'll see it drop, but I've never found it to be complaint worthy.

    Just my input, Im not an expert.


  • #3
    veetwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭veetwin


    What will be your annual mileage OP? TBH there won't be a huge difference in fuel consumption between a 1.4 and 1.6 petrol Focus. However the 1.6 will be a lovely drive while the 1.4 is poor TBH.

    You will pay a massive premium to get a diesel Focus but the tax will be low and it will hold its value. However the common belief is that diesel is a very bad idea for low mileage users.


  • #4
    sillysmiles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭sillysmiles


    I think I have a fairly average mileage - about 10,000 per year ish. My drive to work is only 8 miles, but weekend driving could be to anywhere in the country really - so I have a fair mix of long and short driving.


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