
Originally Posted by
Egan101
The Focus 1.5L Ecoboost uses a traditional 6-speed AT, similar to what the Escape Ecoboost is using. The torque output of 240Nm is more than the 200Nm limit of Ford's dry-type DCT.
A friend and fellow carnut just got himself a Focus Ecoboost, the base model for just over 1M. He feels all the other features (active city stop, automated parking, etc.) is not worth it for 200k more and may be a problem to maintain later on.
It is very quick for a compact car, around 8 seconds for a 0-100kmh sprint, though most reviews say it is a second slower than the new Civic 1.5L turbo. The power output of 180hp is easily attainable as Ford's Ecoboost engines can rev easily to redline. City driving FC is around 6 km/L. Reviews in the US state that the Civic 1.5L Turbo offers better fuel consumption as the Focus weighs 100kg more than the Civic 1.5L Turbo.
If you like a quick car with very good driving dynamics for 1M, the Focus 1.5L Ecoboost is your best bet. Talk about midsize car power/torque output in a compact platform. The Civic Turbo is also nice but it costs 300k more.
If you prefer a comfort-oriented compact sedan for 1M, it's a choice between the Nissan Sylphy 1.8V or Toyota Altis 1.6V. These two cars offer the biggest interiors.