2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 743 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Kyron will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
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2006 Ford Focus | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Kyron |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |