Ford Focus Mk1 or Ford Focus Mk2?

1998–2004 vs 2004–2011 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Focus Mk1 4,442 mm, Focus Mk2 4,488 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk1 500 l, Focus Mk2 526 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk1 5.1 l/100 km, Focus Mk2 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk1 55–158 kW, Focus Mk2 59–165 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk1 17 items (Ambiente), Focus Mk2 20 items (Ambiente).
On Autodrom: Focus Mk2 from €10,800 (1 listing); no Focus Mk1 is listed right now.

Ford Focus Mk11998–2004 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, CLSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Focus Mk22004–2011 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, TitaniumSpecifications →1 listing from €10,800 →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk11998–2004no listings	Ford Focus Mk22004–20111 listing · from €10,800
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm–4,442 mm	Length4,342 mm–4,488 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,772 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,481 mm	Height1,454 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,615 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–500 l	Trunk volume385 l–526 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,093 kg–1,260 kg	Curb weight1,198 kg–1,392 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank53 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2004	Production years2004–2011
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power55–158 kW (75–215 hp)	Power59–165 kW (80–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.8 TDCi 115	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDCi 109
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 RS	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · ST 2.5 225
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed241 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Ambiente
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim20 · Ambiente
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · ST170	Items in the top trim35 · Titanium
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€10,800

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Focus Mk1 or Ford Focus Mk2?

Length: Ford Focus Mk2 4,488 mm, Ford Focus Mk1 4,442 mm (a 46 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,615 mm. Boot: 526 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Focus Mk1 or Ford Focus Mk2?

The most frugal Ford Focus Mk1 uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.8 TDCi 115); the most frugal Ford Focus Mk2 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDCi 109).

Which is more powerful — Ford Focus Mk1 or Ford Focus Mk2?

The strongest Ford Focus Mk1 makes 158 kW (215 hp) (2.0 RS); the strongest Ford Focus Mk2 165 kW (224 hp) (ST 2.5 225).

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