2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Renault Sandero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Renault Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 251 kg more than 2008 Renault Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Renault Sandero | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Focus | Sandero |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |