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Aston Martin DBX vs Ford Focus comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 27,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or Ford Focus?

Aston Martin DBX vs Ford Focus: Key differences

Aston Martin DBX

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Focus is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 141,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.3 L/100km.

Focus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 447 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.7 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

DBX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is substantially lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers visibly more boot space – 491 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,500
Focus

Ford Focus

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 8 L/100km
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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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Aston Martin DBX
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Costs and Consumption
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
323 g/km
co2
117 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
491 L
Trunk capacity
392 L
Length
-
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Payload
710 kg
Payload
495 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Ford
Is the Aston Martin DBX offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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