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The 2008 Ford Focus Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Ford Focus is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $31,290 before on-road costs.
This Ford Focus is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 107 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 185 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Ford claims the Focus Base uses 8L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 189g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 688km per full tank
The Ford Focus measures 1500mm (59.1 inches) in height, 4337mm (170.7 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1339kg (2952.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Focus Base comes standard with 205/65 R16 front tyres and 205/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
56.57 - 115.52 kW/t
50.38 kW/t
151.88 kW/t
Boot Space
385 - 482 litres
283 litres
482 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.3 - 9.3 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
10.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
821 km
821 km
1,019 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Dimensions
4,337 mm
1,840 mm
1,500 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,337 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 189
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 87.5
Engine (cc): 1999
Compression Ratio: 10.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Duratec 20
Engine (L): 2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 83.1
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
Maximum Speed (mph): 121
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 146
Maximum Power (kW): 107
Maximum Torque (Nm): 185
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: C1
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 44
Rear Seat Down (L): 1247
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 385
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 60.4
Front Track (mm): 1535
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 59.1
Overall Height (mm): 1500
Overall Length (in): 170.7
Overall Length (mm): 4337
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 60.3
Rear Track (mm): 1531
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2640
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.3
Front Headroom (mm): Unlimited
Rear Headroom (in): 38.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 978
Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1100
Rear Leg Room (in): 33.6
Rear Leg Room (mm): 853
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1408
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1385
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Tinted Glass
Location: Cabin
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1339
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2952
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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