Ford Focus vs Jeep Compass – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Focus has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Jeep Compass costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass manages with 2 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Focus has a to a small extent edge – offering 280 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 7.30 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jeep Compass tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus pulls slightly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Ford Focus is a bit lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Jeep Compass offers evident more room – 550 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Jeep Compass performs minimal better – up to 1387 L, which is about 33 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, Ford Focus somewhat takes the win – 560 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Focus proves to be only a minor advantage and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Focus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.