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Ford Focus vs Aston Martin Vantage – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Ford Focus or Aston Martin Vantage fits your lifestyle better.

Ford Focus

Aston Martin Vantage

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Focus has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 169700 £. That’s a price difference of around 142200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Focus manages with 4.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.10 L. The difference is about 7.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Vantage has a convincingly edge – offering 665 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 385 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vantage is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin Vantage performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Ford Focus tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Aston Martin Vantage pulls convincingly stronger with 800 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Focus offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Ford Focus is distinct lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1745 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Focus offers clearly more room – 392 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Focus proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Focus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Ford Focus
Aston Martin Vantage

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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
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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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Aston Martin Vantage

The Aston Martin Vantage marries sculptural, jaw-dropping design with a ferociously engaging character that turns everyday drives into a headline act. Buyers get a luxuriously intimate cabin and a raw, communicative chassis — perfect if you crave theatre every time you pull away.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 42700 £
Price
169700 - 188600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L
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
-
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 3
Curb weight
1330 - 1529 kg
Curb weight
1745 - 1805 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 235 L
Length
4382 - 4397 mm
Length
4495 mm
Width
1825 - 1844 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1438 - 1482 mm
Height
1275 mm
Max trunk capacity
1354 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
665 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
489 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2261 cm3
Engine capacity
3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
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What drive types are available for the Ford Focus?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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