For The 161bhp engine is certainly punchy, and you get the promise of 56.5mpg. The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 163 Zetec S is also well equipped.

Against The engine generates too much noise and vibration, and the ride is too firm. The diesel isn't as nimble as the 1.6T Zetec S.

Ford Focus Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 163 Zetec S is punchy and grippy, but not enough of a step over the 140bhp Zetec model to make the extra investment worthwhile.

What Car? readers say

3.4


Key facts

0–60mph
8.6 secs
Top speed
135 mph
Average mpg
56.5
Tank range
684 miles
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Buyer's notes

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There isn't a bad engine among the ones in the Ford Focus range that we've tried, but we reckon the best is the 123bhp 1.0 Ecoboost. This turbocharged 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine is smooth, quiet and gives you enough pace with which to exploit the car's brilliant handling. Also, running costs are impressively low.

The 1.6 turbodiesel will be popular, too, because it's incredibly efficient.

Similarly, all the trims are pretty generously specified, so there's no bad choice there, either. All versions come with air-conditioning, electric windows, DAB radio and Bluetooth. We prefer Titanium trim, though, thanks to the posher-looking stereo that gives the cabin a real lift.

Blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning with built-in lane-keeping are all available as options. As is Forward Alert, which warns of an impending crash, buzzing up a visual and audible alert. It can even apply the brakes to help minimise an impact.

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