2008 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2009 Holden Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Holden Captiva weights approximately 642 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Holden Captiva 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, 2009 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2009 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Focus | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 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 | 1213 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |