Comparison ford focus 3 kia ceed. The voice of the people: a comparison of KIA Cee'd and Ford Focus

In today's article, we will talk about American and Korean cars, namely, we will compare Kia Sid and Ford Focus.

Ford Focus - famous American compact car, which first hit the market in 1998. Interestingly, since 1999, over 500,000 vehicles have been assembled at the Russian manufacturing plant in the city of Vsevolozhsk alone. Ford Focus throughout its history, annually enters the TOP-10 best-selling cars in Europe.

So, the first generation of the model was produced until 2004, after which it was replaced by the Focus 2, which debuted at the New York Auto Show as a station wagon. In 2008 american car survived the first major restyling. In early 2010, at the Detroit Auto Show, the presentation of the third generation of the model, Focus 3, took place. Next year, the fourth generation car should appear, which will become larger and more voluminous than its predecessor.

Kia Sid is a popular Korean car, which, according to European standards, belongs to the C segment. It was first presented to the public in the fall of 2006 in Paris. Kia Sid has become a worthy replacement for Kia Cerato, and the developers are positioning it as a purely European car that is produced for sale in Europe.

The first generation model was produced until 2012, and during this time it managed to survive one serious restyling, as a result of which the appearance of the car improved. At the end of 2012, the long-awaited premiere of the second generation LED took place, which immediately became the leader in sales in Europe. Throughout its history, Kia Seed has repeatedly admitted best car years in several European countries.

Ford Focus Or Kia Ceed? Due to the fact that the American car boasts a longer career, it is he who gets the victory on this point.

Appearance

On first acquaintance with appearance cars, you can see that there is a lot in common between them. This is especially true of the contours of the body and the layout of the elements. But in style there are significant differences. For example, in the exterior of Sid one can see progressiveness and dynamism, which are perfectly combined with solidity and representativeness. In turn, the exterior of the Focus can offer a dynamic appearance with a strong emphasis on athleticism and sportiness. Next, we will discuss the appearance of cars in more detail.

The front of the LED is set relatively high windshield, which goes into a flowing smooth hood. The Focus has a noticeably smaller front end, but at the same time, the hood is noticeably more prominent and voluminous than that of the Korean opponent.

In general, the headlights of the head optics of both cars are of a similar shape, but only the “Korean” has them a little larger. As for the radiator grille, each model has a traditional, branded element. The lower part of the Kia Sid bumper looks much more interesting than its counterpart. A nice air intake and large stylish LED foglights are installed here. This clearly contrasts with the usual and conservative elements of the Focus.

The sides and rear of the cars also have some things in common. Among them are voluminous wheel arches and stampings on the side doors, a voluminous trunk lid and a powerful rear bumper.

If you choose which is better - Sid or Focus, then from the point of view of the exterior, this is a Korean car.

station wagons

Also, cars are produced in the "station wagon" body. How they look can be seen in the photo below:

Salon

But inside the cars are made completely differently. In the interior of Sid, there is a certain accuracy of elements, which, frankly, does not look very attractive. In general, here you can observe progressiveness and style, which goes well with the conservatism inherent in Asian cars. In contrast, the interior of the Focus blazes with the wealth of equipment familiar to Americans. Some experts have even dubbed the Focus salon - "the American dream."

Dashboard Focus looks very technological and multifunctional. It contrasts strongly with the opponent's compact and extraordinary panel, which, moreover, is located at an angle relative to the driver. But wheel looks "brighter" in the Korean model.

In terms of roominess, the interior of an American car is the best. The situation is similar with the quality of finishing materials.

Given all of the above, the best is the Ford Focus interior.

Specifications

To compare specifications, we used two front-wheel drive versions of the 2017 models, each equipped with a 1.6-liter engine. It should be noted right away that due to the fact that both cars are designed for sale in the markets of developed countries, they are very demanding on fuel and do not perceive anything below 95th gasoline.

Even taking into account the fact that the engines of both cars have the same volume, they differ markedly in power. So, the “engine” Sid is capable of delivering 130 Horse power, and his American opponent is only 85 “horses”. Such a significant difference can be explained by the large torque of the Korean car. Undoubtedly, this also affected the indicators of dynamism.

For example, it takes 11.5 seconds to get Sid from zero to a hundred, which seems like a phenomenal result, compared to 14.9 seconds for an opponent. However, the American car is more economical - an average of 5.9 liters of fuel per hundred, against 6.8 liters of its current competitor.

As for the transmission, the LED is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, and Focus - a five-speed manual transmission.

With the dimensions of cars, the situation is very ambiguous. The Ford Focus body is 50 mm longer than the Kia Sid and 22 mm higher. But the wheelbase is 2 mm longer in the Korean car. The height of the clearance, again, is greater for the "American" - 167 mm, against 150 mm for the opponent.

Price

The average cost is 935,000 rubles, and for his American counterpart, you will have to pay about 760,000 rubles.

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Among the whole variety of small-middle-class car models in Russia, there are undisputed leaders that are traditionally in great demand and attract the attention of motorists with their price-quality ratio and good performance. These models include Kia Sid and Ford Focus. These cars are representatives of companies with different mentalities, and each of them has its own characteristics, which make it possible to consider the first one as a worthy representative of the Korean school of automotive engineering, and the second one of the European one. And now in order.

Appearance

Ford Focus 2015 with 1.6 Ti-VCT engine

The exterior of both cars turned out to be very modern. There is no other way - the bar has already been set by previous models. Focus has been familiar to motorists since 1998, and since 2002 it began to be produced in Russia. The car of the first generation surprised the public with an interesting appearance and avant-garde solutions in interior design. She was replaced by a strict and adult Focus 2, more conservative outside and inside. In 2011, the third generation of the model saw the light, the car became younger again and acquired a more aggressive and sporty modern appearance.

Kia Sid is much younger than her opponent; she has been familiar to Russian buyers since 2007. The first generation of cars was clearly aimed at a young audience. Small dimensions, low seating position, aggressive appearance, relatively low cost made the car attractive for everyday trips around the city and trips to pi nature and recreation. The new Sid has become even sportier and much more mature, its design is made in the best traditions of the modern Korean car industry - maximum attention is paid to the most visible exterior elements: front and rear lights, bumpers, grille and mirrors.

Kia Cee'd 2017 model year in a hatchback

Engines

The design of the car is a subjective matter - what one likes is not necessarily what another will like, so it makes no sense to paint what avant-garde in the design of the PTF was invented by the designers of the new model - it’s better to see it once. But there are characteristics that can be compared objectively.

Ford Focus, which are sold in Russia, is currently equipped with two types of engines: 1.6L and 1.5L EcoBoost. Both motors represent a continuation of the Duratech line.
The power of the first is 105 or 125 hp. depending on the model, the torque is 150Nm at 5000 rpm and 159 at 4000 rpm. This motor is new Focus migrated from the second generation, on which it has established itself as a reliable, moderately dynamic and trouble-free unit. Neither serious oil consumption nor capriciousness in relation to fuel quality was noticed on it. According to the operating experience at the second Focus, you can be calm and for the resource, among these cars there are instances with a mileage of 200-250 thousand kilometers.

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost engine with 150 hp turbocharged

Of great interest is new engine with EcoBoost designation. It only appeared on 2014 Fords. Prior to this, this designation had a two-liter turbocharged engine on the Focus ST. The 1.5-liter EcoBoost unit on new cars is a smaller civilian version that combines high performance, good dynamic performance and low fuel consumption. This motor has a very wide torque shelf and its maximum value is 240Nm at 4000 rpm. In terms of dynamics, of course, no Kia Sid with the Focus can be compared with this engine, except for the cars of the GT-line series, of course they are cooler. The acceleration time to 100 km / h is impressive - 9.3 seconds, which is a good indicator for the C-class. Fuel consumption of 6.7 liters in the combined cycle is also not bad, this figure fits perfectly into the modern framework of efficiency. In addition, according to dealers, 92nd gasoline can be used, and this makes the modification attractive for use in conditions of unstable fuel quality. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic, which works quite clearly and without jerks, but sometimes with a slight delay when driving in heavy traffic, although this will be noticed only by sophisticated car owners who switched to Focus from premium brands. Only the price is not happy in this modification of Ford - from 1,130,000 thousand rubles.

Kia Sid modifications include cars with four types of engines:

• 1.4 l DOHC CVVT, 100 hp
• 1.6 MPI CVVT, 130 HP
• 1.6 GDI CVVT, 135 HP
• 1.6 T-GDI 204 HP (for GT-line series)

The first two motors went to the Seeds from previous generations, these are proven units that are also used on others Kia cars and Hyundai such as Rio, Elantra and others. They use the classic DOHC scheme with overhead camshafts and variable valve timing. The MPI injection system makes them insensitive to fuel quality, they can use 92 gasoline. You should not expect special dynamics, to be honest, 130 forces are not particularly felt in the 1.6 engine, although Sid accelerates quite confidently with it, but the difference with the Ford Ti-VCT 125 hp hardly feel it. Sid's fuel consumption is 1.4 - 6.2 liters in the combined cycle, 1.6 - 6.4 with manual transmission and 6.8 with a gun.

Motor Kia Cee'd 1.6 GDI 135 hp

Not so long ago appeared on sale in Russia new motor 1.6 GDI, which was immediately followed by a queue of people who wanted to. 135 hp seem tempting. power, and reduced fuel consumption - 6.4 liters in a mixed one, in a car with a DCT robot like a 1.6 Sid MPI with mechanics. This, of course, is nice, the engine is more modern, although the technology itself is quite old, Mitsubishi cars used in the 90s. Now GDI engines are widely used in Europe, mainly because of the economy and low emissions. In Russia, it has not yet received wide distribution due to sensitivity to the quality of fuel, consumables, the high cost of spare parts and the need for highly qualified employees of the service conducting Maintenance. Kia Sid with GDI engines are the most expensive after the GT-line series - the price is close to a million rubles.

Handling and comfort

In terms of handling, both cars repeat their predecessors. Kia Sid and Ford Focus have always been on top of the cars in their class. This is facilitated by a low center of gravity - it is 150 mm, like the new Focus, and independent suspension. On the front, these machines use the MacPherson scheme, as is the case almost everywhere on such cars, and on the back there is a multi-link. The current trend to install beams on budget cars has bypassed cars, although on the other hand, none of them can be called budget - the price is under a million in the simplest trim levels.

Ford behaves well during acceleration and braking, there is practically no longitudinal rocking, it confidently keeps its course on the track, but with active maneuvering it sometimes outstrips the driver’s actions due to the steering of the rear multi-link - a useful effect that you need to get used to. Kia keeps up with its competitor, it has a surplus feedback on the steering wheel, which makes the behavior a little more sporty and, together with the small dimensions, adds more confidence in the city when driving in heavy traffic.

Noise isolation Sid pleases, he rides very softly, bumps are swallowed smoothly and imperceptibly, especially small ones, on large ones you can hear sounds from the wheel arches, but they are not annoying. Koreans, as always, paid great attention to comfort, as in other cars of the lineup. extraneous sounds practically do not penetrate the interior.

Focus with sound insulation is also all right and there are no non-functional noises here either, but for some reason there is a slight instability in the suspension, as it was in the second generation model. Whether due to insufficient insulation of the bottom and arches, or due to the transmission of vibrations to the pedals on bad roads, there is some discomfort.

KIA Cee'd and Ford Focus - which of these cars is better? The question is not easy, because both of them already have an army of loyal fans. Both American and Korean companies are struggling to grab the largest part of the market pie, which is very important in a crisis. The struggle is also aggravated by the release of new modifications - at the end of 2014, Ford launched a restyled version of the Focus III generation, and at the beginning of 2015, KIA began implementing a restyling of the II generation Cee'd.

Both cars are considered quite prestigious. Of course, the level of the standard, which everyone recognizes as Volkswagen Golf, they do not reach, but they got very close to it, and the times when you could ignore Korean cars as a serious competitor have sunk into oblivion. So now even such a bison as Ford has to reckon with the Korean company.

Exterior and body types

In this regard, both competitors go head to head, with neither one able to get ahead. The appearance of both models is bright, attractive and even somewhat similar. Ford took the legendary style from Aston Martin as a model, with a powerful grille, chopped front end, slanted headlights, a large air intake and a muscular profile. This image is complemented by stylish taillights and rims. It is worth recognizing that the corporation frankly hit the mark with design, and the role model was chosen more than successfully.

KIA Ceed hatchback

KIA Cee'd is made in corporate style. It has a signature tiger-nose grille, flanked by stylish headlights that extend far into the fenders and hood. Round foglights and a long air intake also look very modern. On the side, Sid flaunts a wedge-shaped profile, with 5-spoke wheels and a slanted silhouette. And the composition is completed by a harmonious feed, with unexpectedly powerful reflectors in the bumper.

Ford Focus 3 Hatchback

In general, the appearance of both models is fast, fitted and impetuous. But if the Ford Focus emphasized aggression, then KIA preferred a certain avant-garde to it. So both cars are equal, and the decisive role in the choice will go to the buyer.

In the body gamut, the approach is different. Ford followed the beaten track by offering the Focus in sedan, hatchback and station wagon variants, while KIA worked their Cee'd in two hatchback variants (3-door and 5-door) and wagon. Whose approach turned out to be more far-sighted will be shown by the dynamics of sales.

Specifications

Both companies offer their cars with 4 power units. For diesel engines, there was no place under the hood of Focus or Sid. Only gasoline.

The list of Focus engines begins with a simple aspirated 1.6 liter. Its design is extremely simple - 4 cylinders with the same number of valves for each, an injector and a distributed injection. Simple settings made it possible to get only 85 hp. with., and even those are available only at 6,000 rpm. The situation is somewhat compensated by a good thrust of 141 Nm, and even at 2,500 rpm. Acceleration is frankly slow - 14.9 seconds. up to a hundred, at 170 km / h maximum speed. But the consumption in mixed mode is only 5.9 liters of AI-92. Pretty decent for a budget option.

Video: Ford Focus vs. Kia Cee'd

It is followed by a more powerful, 105-horsepower engine, and its design is completely similar to that of the previous one, as well as the volume of 1.6 liters. But other settings guarantee a return of already 105 horses, although the designers failed to reduce the peak power, it remained at 6,000 rpm. But the torque increased slightly, adding only 9 Nm (up to 150 "Newtons"), but its peak increased significantly - up to a range from 4,000 to 4,500 rpm. Acceleration of the Focus with such an engine is noticeably more dynamic and already takes 12.3 seconds, and the maximum speed has increased slightly, reaching 180 km / h. Appetite has not changed - the same 5.9 liters.

The 1.6-liter engine also occupied second place. Structurally, it is very similar to the previous engines, however, making adjustments to the electronic parameters made it possible to significantly increase its power, bringing it to 125 horses, although at the same time it was necessary to slightly shift the speed value up to 6,300 units. The increase in torque in this case was 9 Nm, reaching 159 Nm at the same 4,000 rpm. The dynamics of the Focus with such an engine has improved markedly - up to 11.7 seconds, which is what it needs to gain hundreds. Increase top speed it turned out, of course, not too significant - up to 193 km / h. Consumption also increased to 6.3 liters.

Video: Getting to know Kia Ceed 1.6 129 hp!

Gold went to the only 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine on the list. A slight lag in cubic capacity does not prevent him from developing 150 horses at 240 Nm of torque, which is achieved through the use of direct injection and turbocharging technology. Dynamic characteristics models with such an engine are impressive - 9.2 sec. up to a hundred are combined with a top speed of 208 km / h, which is especially valuable in terms of the remaining consumption of 6.7 liters.

The weakest engine in KIA is a 1.4-liter aspirated. Its design with 16 valves and 4 cylinders allows it to develop 100 hp. With. power at 6,000 rpm, which is complemented by 137 Nm of thrust at 4,000 rpm. Thanks to this, the dynamics of the KIA Cee'd is equal to that of the 105-horsepower Focus engine - acceleration to hundreds is only a little longer and is 12.7 seconds, with a maximum speed of 183 km / h. Yes, and the appetite is comparable - 6.2 liters.

It is followed by a 1.6-liter engine. The increase in working volume also guaranteed an increase in power, which amounted to 30 horses. As a result, the 130-horsepower 16-valve accelerates to hundreds in 10.5 seconds, which is ensured by peak power at 6,300 rpm, as well as excellent traction of 160 Nm, which is at 4,850 rpm. This made it possible not only to maintain fuel consumption at the same level (6.4 l), but also to accelerate the hatchback to hundreds in just 10.5 seconds, and also to increase the maximum mark to 190 km/h.

Sid's third is a 1.6-liter DCT engine. Its design difference lies in the use of a direct injection system, although it does not have a turbocharger. It is not surprising that both in power and in moment it is inferior to its competitor - 135 horses at 6,300 rpm, with 168 “Newtons” at 4,850 rpm. The lag in dynamics is also evident - 10.8 sec. up to a hundred at 195 km / h maximum speed.

But the Sid in the GT version has a 204-horsepower turbo engine that will give odds to Ford's 1.5-liter Ecoboost. 204 l. With. power at 6,000 rpm, supplemented by 270 Nm of torque in the range from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. The maximum speed is 230 km / h, with the exchange of hundreds in 7.6 seconds. And all this with the consumption of 7.4 liters of gasoline!

Video: What has been improved in Focus?

In tandem with engines, Ford offers three types of transmissions. This is a 5 speed mechanical box, a traditional "automatic" with 6 gears, as well as a 6-band, robotic gearbox with two clutches. All automatic transmissions are distinguished by the clarity of switching, the promptness of reactions to commands and the softness of work. “Mechanics” will also please fans of “clicking” gears with the smoothness of the lever, the clarity of inclusions and other advantages.

The set of gearboxes for KIA Cee'd is similar to that of the opponent. 5 speed mechanical transmission, 6-band torque converter and preselective gearbox (also for 6 gears). And separately for the GT version, a 6-speed "mechanics" is intended. According to their operational data, these transmissions are not inferior to American ones - shifts occur smoothly, clearly and in a timely manner. Manual transmissions also work perfectly - the lever easily enters the grooves, does not shut up, which is complemented by optimally selected gear ratios.

The chassis of both models is worked out according to a completely independent, multi-link scheme. Only such a layout of the chassis is able to give the car a decent level of controllability, along with comfort for passengers. Both Ford and KIA clearly pass turns, are distinguished by minimal rolls in turns, they have almost no wave buildup, and electronics do not allow them to break into a skid. At the same time, they maintain a decent smoothness of movement, imperceptibly overcoming small irregularities.

Interior and quotes

Salon restyled Focus has been slightly changed. The center console has become larger and wider, the gear selector does not close the keys on it so much, and the parking brake handle has “moved” closer to the driver. The model received a new, 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel and some other changes. But in general, the image is the same - a massive dashboard, a lot of keys on the center console, an impressive multimedia screen, comfortable seats and good visibility. This is complemented by a fairly spacious rear row, good-quality finishing materials and a roomy trunk of 316 liters.

The interior of KIA is designed in a different spirit. Its center console is not only placed at a large angle, but also slightly turned towards the driver. Airflow deflectors are located horizontally, the materials are no less high-quality, but the study of ergonomic nuances is more painstaking. The dashboard is no less informative, although it differs in style. The second row is also spacious, and the luggage compartment is larger - 380 liters.

In the KIA database, it is preferable, since the initial price tag for the Ford Focus is 745,000 rubles. for an 85-horsepower hatchback, while the starting cost of Sid is even less - 739,900 rubles. In this case, the "Korean" gets a 100-horsepower engine. But in the top Focus is cheaper. Its maximum price reaches 1,089,000 rubles, against 1,169,900 rubles. at KIA, despite the fact that american model stronger and more dynamic. And the price tag for the KIA cee'd GT is 1,219,900 rubles.

In this duel, it is impossible to single out an undisputed leader, since too much will be decided by the personal preferences of the buyer.

Then, in 2011, Ford Focus third generation has just appeared on the general market. He caused a lot of gossip, criticism and enthusiasm. They argued about the new exterior and interior design, chassis settings and the expediency of an abundance of options, which were then met mainly in the segment of expensive rather than affordable models. Nevertheless, time has shown that the new Focus has become a worthy successor to his "grandfather" in terms of popularity. And although collectively Opel Astra won the duel, it was clear that electronics-rich mass models such as the Focus were the future.

Represented

A little more, and the Ford Focus can be called the Russian national car: there are more than half a million of them running on our roads. The model has been produced in Russia since 2002. In 2011, the third generation appeared on sale. Its main difference from its predecessors was a new, even brighter design (especially the interior) and the widest possibilities for equipping it with the most modern security and comfort systems. In addition, for the first time on the Focus appeared robotic boxes PowerShift gears. True, the price of well-packed versions has become far from “popular”. However, the growth in the well-being of Russians, already resurrected after the 2008 crisis, left the current Focus in the first lines of popularity ratings.

Ford Focus Trend Sport 1.6 (125 hp) automatic transmission - 902,900 rubles. and Kia cee "d Premium 1.6 (129 hp) automatic transmission - 959,000 rubles.

Ford Focus Trend Sport 1.6 (125 hp) automatic transmission - 902,900 rubles. and Kia cee "d Premium 1.6 (129 hp) automatic transmission - 959,000 rubles.

Kia cee "d traces its history back to 2006, and he received a Russian residence permit in 2007, when he began to leave the gates of the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. The current, second, generation was released in 2012. The new cee" d surprised many "adult" design, quality of finishing and level of equipment. If earlier it was valued mainly for its affordable price, relative reliability and practicality, now a much more demanding buyer reached out to it. This is not surprising, because the starting price, albeit justifiably, has grown significantly, but at the price “finish” there is almost everything that was previously available only in much more expensive cars.

Looked

The current Kia cee "d looks very solid, especially in the top configuration with a glass roof. The design of a tightly knocked down hatchback is not without aggression, which is given by the signature shape of the radiator grille, long slanting headlights and the line of side windows tapering to the stern. Inside the car is unexpectedly rich: good for mass "Korean" finishing materials of a two-tone interior and quite modern design front of the cabin create a sense of restrained respectability. The dashboard - three classic wells in a chrome trim - is securely covered from glare by a visor. Information is perceived superbly - what could be better than a white digitization of the scale on a black substrate and a red illuminated arrow? The center console is slightly turned towards the driver and is a visual continuation of the tidy. Perhaps the only detail that breaks this idyll is a narrow slot on the dashboard, from which an auxiliary display with a backlight red in shame for its archaism peeps out. The steering wheel is not too big, grippy, comfortable, with a pleasant little thing in winter - electric heating. The number of buttons on the steering wheel, as well as on the center console, is quite moderate, although our cee "d is packed with electronic assistants almost at a premium level. You can forget about the former "Asian" driving position as a nightmare. The long cushion of the driver's seat is comfortable forms with pronounced lateral support and moderately hard seat padding do not provoke fatigue on a long journey.The second row is quite comfortable for its class.The reserve of legroom, the length and height of the pillow, sufficient cabin width and a roof that does not press on the head make it possible to call the rear sofa without stretch The trunk is not small - almost 400 liters of usable volume, which is quite decent for a compact class hatchback.

Focus, although already two years on the market, continues to amaze with avant-garde. If its fine profile, splashed forward blots of taillights and a “kinetic muzzle” with awkward triangular grilles on the front bumper, “occupied” by the sports ST modification, become familiar, then inside the festival of designer revelry, opened by Focus First, continues every time. From the cacophony of details of complex shape and heterogeneity of materials, albeit of good quality, ripples in the eyes. The instrument cluster is beautiful, like a Chinese vase, but the dials are too small, and the blue “cosmic” backlight is annoying. The auxiliary screen in the collapse between the wells of the speedometer and tachometer is quite decent in size and intricate in design: information is read from the “flipping” pages. True, in order to quickly find the right one, adaptation to the interface is required. In addition, in expensive trim levels there are so many buttons and “pipochek”, especially on the steering wheel, that it is easy to get lost in them without a habit. It's just amazing how this feast of colors and bizarre shapes was "let" only a five-inch central display? Do the developers seriously believe that on it, hidden in a deep “hole” from sunbeams, one can, without being distracted from the road, see something more than the frequency of a radio station or a sound track number? But the driver's seat, as always, in focus good- You can sit for a long time and go far. The rear is also not bad, but a little closer than in cee "d. Yes, and the trunk is small - it doesn’t even reach 300 liters, and the “entrance” to it is noticeably narrower than that of the opponent. The volume can be slightly increased by ordering upon purchase (for free) instead of a full-fledged spare wheel, it is true that this measure does not solve the problem of luggage placement.

Before the start of the current crisis, Russians most often preferred budget cars of foreign brands, which were assembled in our country. Moreover, the growth of well-being led to the fact that their applications for leadership began to be submitted by such far from cheap cars like the Ford Focus. They are still popular now, which is due to enough favorable prices and excellent consumer properties. Like other golf-class hatchbacks, they are purchased for family use, which means they are not going to be changed over the next few years - and therefore it is very important to evaluate every little thing when making your choice. We will try to find out which car is best for a modern family - Kia Sid or Ford Focus 3.

Salon

Opening the driver's door of the Ford Focus, one can involuntarily admire the variety of shapes and colors that are used by the designers of the well-known automobile manufacturer. At the same time, Focus impresses not only with the beauty of the interior, but also with carefully thought-out ergonomics - using a multimedia system with a large round controller is almost as convenient as in BMW or expensive Volkswagen models. However, when the admiration for beauty passes, the finish begins to cause some irritation - from the alternating alternation of silver and black in the Ford Focus, concentration is disturbed and the driver can look for the button he needs for a long time. The search for the necessary menu items is not very well organized either - if the cars of the mentioned brands use large displays of 7-10 inches, then Ford has a 5-inch diagonal, and it also annoys glare when sunlight hits its surface.

The front seats, traditionally for the Ford Focus, have an ideal back profile, but a somewhat short pillow, which forces the driver and front passenger to raise their knees high, which does not always allow them to take a comfortable fit on a long journey. However, this ergonomic miscalculation can be forgiven, given how high-quality and beautiful materials are used for seat upholstery. But behind the situation is not so joyful, and beauty is no longer able to save her. Ford Passengers Focus are forced to sit with their heads bowed and legs tucked under them. In pursuit of the original body shape, Ford engineers were forced to sacrifice free space in the back row - this problem went to the current car from Focus first generations.

If you choose Ford Focus or Kia Sid on the first impression, then the Korean will not have much hope of winning. However, after a couple of hours you start to get used to the outwardly nondescript finishing materials and the classic forms of the KIA Cee'd front panel. It becomes clear that designers and ergonomics specialists were guided by the style of Volkswagen cars - this can be seen from the deflectors, the gear lever, and the climate control unit. And they managed to get closer to the ideal - if the Ford Focus makes you look closely at the buttons and controllers, then here you can control most of the function intuitively without looking. The owners of the new Cee'd also appreciate the 7-inch touchscreen- although its graphics do not reach the level of premium machines, the image on it always looks clear and is not illuminated by direct sunlight.

Previous generation KIA Cee’d owners often complained that the seats in this car are more Asian than European, but in 2015 cars, both the back height and cushion length allow you to take a comfortable position. Therefore, in comparison, Focus or Sid first wins only in terms of the beauty of the upholstery. The rear of the KIA Cee'd is also much more comfortable, as passengers have plenty of headroom and space up to the front seats. However, the rather small dimensions of the car make themselves felt - it is very difficult for three of us to sit on the back sofa, and you can’t name a comfortable long trip in this position.

capacity

The desire to stand out from total mass, using an unusual body shape, led not only to a decrease in space in the rear row of seats, but also to a reduction in trunk volume. A capacity of 277 liters will not be enough for any cargo transportation other than delivering packages from the supermarket to the house - in order to carry a folded baby stroller or take a picnic set with you, you will already need to fold the rear seat. Of course, Ford Focus buyers can order a narrow spare wheel, without receiving any material benefits, but the resulting increase in volume of 20 liters will not save the situation. Loading large items in Focus is complicated due to the small width tailgate, although the height of the trunk from ground level is not very high.

It's hard to believe that KIA Cee'd is a little shorter than its competitor, because the volume of the cargo compartment in it is 380 liters. This is already enough for everyday needs, and for transporting a TV from a home appliance store, and for five of us to go on a picnic. the only minus KIA Cee'd is that it is impossible for him to order a full-fledged spare wheel - the owner of the car will be forced to be content with a reduced-sized "roll-out". In terms of ease of loading, KIA and Ford Focus have parity - the Korean car has a wider rear door, but has an increased distance from the ground to the bottom of the trunk.

If we compare Ford Focus or Kia Sid station wagons, then the difference will not be so significant. With rear raised Ford seats Focus provides its owner with a free space of 490 liters, while KIA Cee'd allows you to load up to 528 liters of luggage. However, with the rear sofa lowered, the KIA Cee'd still takes the lead - it forms an absolutely flat area that allows you to stack bulky goods with a total volume of over 1.6 cubic meters, while Ford's free space barely reaches 1.5 "cubes" and upsets by the presence of a distinctly noticeable step.

Dynamics

It should be said right away that the comparison did not include cars with turbocharged engines, which are in the lineup of both manufacturers - such power units do not go well with the values ​​\u200b\u200bof family cars. Ford Focus with 125-horsepower engine pleases with sufficiently fast responses to pressing the gas pedal, as well as confident traction at low and medium speeds. With such an engine, Ford is well suited for leisurely traffic in traffic jams of modern large cities. However, when exiting high revs Ford Focus loses its confidence and the driver has to shift to regain control. In addition, the Focus power unit upsets excessive noise, which in some ways is even surprising for a modern car.

A five-speed "mechanics" is a kind of standard, but what does it do in a relatively expensive Ford Focus? Although such a transmission with sufficiently “long” gear ratios is the best match Ford engine with good traction at low speeds. Thanks to this good combination, Focus consumes no more than 8 liters / 100 km, even in a busy driving mode, typical for urban traffic jams.

But the KIA Cee'd power unit has a power greater by 10 horsepower, although the dynamic parameters of the car are almost indistinguishable from the characteristics of a competitor due to the increased weight. In addition, opinions about KIA engine are very ambiguous. In a quiet ride with an average engine speed, the Cee'd lags far behind the Ford, which does not cause pleasant emotions for the driver. To keep the car "in good shape", it is necessary to constantly spin the engine up to high speeds, which results in increased consumption fuel. In addition, constantly driving in this mode is uncomfortable, even despite high-quality sound insulation at KIA.

It is impossible to say unequivocally which is better - the perky character of the engine in the KIA Cee'd or the calm Ford Focus, because everyone likes their own. However, Kia's six-speed manual transmission is not as comfortable to drive as its competitor's gearbox. Even with relatively steady motion, the driver has to shift frequently to maintain high revs. power unit Cee'd. The downside is fuel consumption, which in many cases reaches 9 liters / 100 km.

Control

On the move, the Ford Focus performs quite well - it feels like the suspension does not allow bumps on bumps, but also does not allow the car to roll in tight turns. However, compared with the "driver" previous generations, its behavior has become close to comfortable settings. On the long waves of asphalt formed from the heat, the car begins to sway, causing quite unpleasant sensations for passengers. In the behavior of the Ford Focus on the road, you can notice several other disadvantages:

• Steering wheel vibrations when driving through small bumps and asphalt cracks;
• Suspension breakdown when hitting a particularly large bump or when speed bumps are driven at high speed;
• A small longitudinal buildup during heavy braking.

But for what marketers call the Ford Focus, this behavior is quite acceptable, and it does not cause any trouble.

But the Ford Focus is perfect car for everyday travel! Low effort on the steering wheel will be a disadvantage on the track, but it will help you park near an office center or a large supermarket. Comfortable suspension settings help overcome bumps such as tram rails and small borders. It is worth considering that Ford listened to consumer complaints and included an increase in ground clearance from 142 to 160 millimeters in the Focus preparation package for Russian conditions.

If, when comparing the previous generation of Kia Sid and Ford Focus 2, preferences leaned in favor of Ford, then in this case the choice is not so simple. KIA engineers claim that the new models were chosen as the model cars they looked up to when setting up the Cee'd chassis. Volkswagen models and Audi. This is felt already from the first kilometers - the suspension pleases with the ability to withstand even strong shocks without transmitting vibrations to the body, and also allows you to confidently pass sharp turns even at high speed. The only thing KIA Cee'd falls short of the younger ones Audi models- so it is in the soundproofing of the bottom, as well as in the ability to drive through small bumps without trembling on the body.

In the city, the advantages of KIA Cee'd do not lose their relevance - the car easily passes large bumps and even climbs curbs thanks to a clearance of 150 mm. In addition, the car pleases with fairly small efforts on the steering wheel, which increase slightly when turning at a small angle. It is worth noting the fact that KIA Cee'd practically does not have such annoying suspension breakdowns, as in the Ford Focus.

Family values

Despite its status as a "driver's hatchback", with a change Generations of Ford The Focus has lost some of the subtle suspension settings that made it so beloved by driving style people. Of course, the car has become somewhat more comfortable, but it has not increased its capacity - Ford is still upset by the small space in the back row of seats and in the trunk. But KIA Cee'd leaves mixed impressions. On the one hand, it is much better suited for family trips due to its large capacity and comfort. On the other hand, KIA Cee’d, with its engine, transmission and chassis settings, provokes the driver to dynamic driving - it occupies an intermediate position between “hot hatchbacks” and family cars, although according to general estimates it turns out Better Focus from all sides.