2009 Fiat Multipla vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Multipla and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Fiat Multipla and 2009 Ford Focus are equipped with a 1,596 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Multipla. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Multipla | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Multipla | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
