2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Suzuki Splash were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Splash (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Splash should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Splash |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
