Is the i30 CRDI better than the Focus TDCI Sport?

[Gerbo]

Been considering this a few months back but the diesel price surge place this in the backburner....but really...

Which is worthy for a million bucks---battle galore of the diesel hatchbacks? Parang Paquiao (1.6L i30) against de la Hoya (2.0L Focus)...your take guys...

[1D4LV]

i would still go for the Focus...its bigger and has more power.

[Horsepower]

Wait for the i30 SR CRDI 2.0 (138hp).

But for the comparo, Ford apparently has better handling (accdg to 5th gear). Wait for the new Focus though. The one we have here is the phased out one. The new one looks like a Fiesta.

If you're after parts peace of mind, Hyundai would be cheaper than Ford.

[Horsepower]

maybe a 1-minute period block would fix this double post issues.

[niky]

The Focus is the better engine and chassis. The i30's interior seems miles better, though.

They're very different cars. If you're buying the car to drive, then there's still not much that can touch the Focus. If you're buying for an economy commuter, the Hyundai's smaller 1.6 displacement might work to its advantage, though the Focus, in my experience, isn't much less economical than the Hyundai 1.5.

[Altis6453]

Just took a look at the I30's specs at motioncars. It's a little too expensive for my tastes. And, when you consider the price points, there are a couple of cars which I'll consider ahead of it starting with the Civic, the Mazda3, the Corolla etc. Heck, for the top-of-the-line model of the I30, I can even get an entry level Impreza.

[niky]

Well... the high price is also what hobbled the Elantra. CRDI diesels cost a lot more to make compared to regular EFI gasoline engines. Ford only gets away with its pricing by feature-cutting... lord knows what they'll be charging for the up-specced new TDCi.

[ITMA]

I think we're trying to compare a bayabas with a kaimito here. 1.6 vs 2.0L engine? Sport version vs standard car?

IMHO, there is no comparison.

Better if you compare the i30 with, say a Mazda hatchback.

Focus TDCI sport has an illustrious rallye pedigree..........tuned for everyday city driving. After seeing the Focus DSG tranny, there's no need to look any further.

Worse, the i30 breached the P1million mark.

Overpriced vs real value for money.

No comparison.

Sorry. Just an opinion lang po.

[minero]

I think we're trying to compare a bayabas with a kaimito here. 1.6 vs 2.0L engine? Sport version vs standard car?

IMHO, there is no comparison.

Better if you compare the i30 with, say a Mazda hatchback.

Focus TDCI sport has an illustrious rallye pedigree..........tuned for everyday city driving. After seeing the Focus DSG tranny, there's no need to look any further.

Worse, the i30 breached the P1million mark.

Overpriced vs real value for money.

No comparison.

Sorry. Just an opinion lang po.

Agree. No comparison. Between the two the Focus is the only choice.

For the i30 to sell they should bring the price down to low 900k. This should be possible now with the korean won at 1400/$