Spacious car with good fuel consumption: How is the Ford Focus?

**indiej** · May 1st, 2010 08:00 PM

if you're gonna test for suspension, make sure the tires are inflated close to spec. you might be riding under inflated at 24psi which won't be a good test run.

boot space can accomodate 2 balikbayan boxes, and you can fold the rear seat for more.

enjoy the fuel economy even with aggresive driving and filling up to get the diesel price at 20% less than petrol price.

if you encounter or sense any irregularities in the purchase process, up and leave. do not settle for less than what you have agreed on. leave and fight for another day. do not rush. there are a lot of dealers. to be honest, sometimes your purchase will be decided by which dealership is best.

**soccerjoe5** · May 1st, 2010 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by scharnhorst

the hatch has a smaller cargo bay than the sedan (the sedan's boot will be more than adequate for your needs

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fortunately, FGP just released the sedan version of the TDCi

I checked out the sedan TDCi and it has a seemingly much bigger boot

Pero I want that hatch, it looks so good haha!

**soccerjoe5** · May 1st, 2010 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by indiej

if you're gonna test for suspension, make sure the tires are inflated close to spec. you might be riding under inflated at 24psi which won't be a good test run.

boot space can accomodate 2 balikbayan boxes, and you can fold the rear seat for more.

enjoy the fuel economy even with aggresive driving and filling up to get the diesel price at 20% less than petrol price.

if you encounter or sense any irregularities in the purchase process, up and leave. do not settle for less than what you have agreed on. leave and fight for another day. do not rush. there are a lot of dealers. to be honest, sometimes your purchase will be decided by which dealership is best.

Hey that's a good point on the tire pressure! I'll try it out again

Regarding the boot space, are you referring to the hatch or the sedan Focus?

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated!

**alwayz_yummy** · May 1st, 2010 08:57 PM

my vote: get a grand livina...

xtrails are designed to be driven, not on the city but open roads...

focus, sedan is more spacious than the hatch... , but as experienced--wagons are more spacious...pero ang naturn-off ako sa focus is that everyone inside can open the door even if it is locked! not good for the kids..

APV and avanza are good choices too...

**niky** · May 1st, 2010 10:13 PM

The Focus 2.0 4AT is a guzzler compared to a 1.6 Altis or a 1.8 Civic... but most 2.0s are guzzlers. When we tested the Corolla 2.0, we got around 6 km/l in the city... and we didn't drive during rush hour.

The Focus sedan is indeed a more practical choice than the hatch in terms of cargo space. I do like the hatchback's interior trim better, though... not a big fan of beige.

**soccerjoe5** · May 1st, 2010 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by niky

The Focus 2.0 4AT is a guzzler compared to a 1.6 Altis or a 1.8 Civic... but most 2.0s are guzzlers. When we tested the Corolla 2.0, we got around 6 km/l in the city... and we didn't drive during rush hour.

The Focus sedan is indeed a more practical choice than the hatch in terms of cargo space. I do like the hatchback's interior trim better, though... not a big fan of beige.

I'm referring to the Diesel TDCi variant of the Focus

They now have it in the sedan.

I consistently am finding fuel consumption of 10-12 km/l (heavy foot driving) and 15-18 km/l (steady driving mixed city and highway) all over the internet.

**jozef_10** · May 1st, 2010 11:00 PM

with your kind of budget, i'd consider the strada in the mix

**soccerjoe5** · May 2nd, 2010 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by jozef_10

with your kind of budget, i'd consider the strada in the mix

Thanks for the input! I did some checking and I was hoping for better fuel efficiency

I like the space though!

I think I'm still leaning towards the Focus haha!

**indiej** · May 2nd, 2010 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by soccerjoe5

Regarding the boot space, are you referring to the hatch or the sedan Focus?

i'm referring to the hatch. you can also fit a wheelchair upright leaning forward in it.

with it you get a moderate headturner. they'll dismiss you up front, then boom, they see your bum. it's moreso at night with the parklights.

with compacts, you sacrifice space for zippy speed and in its price level, the focus tdci is one of the quickest. with an AUV or SUV you'd get great luggage space.