Ford Focus vs Kia EV4 Sedan – Which car suits you better?

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 the clearly advantage in terms of price – starting at 27500 £, while the Kia EV4 Sedan starts at 35600 £. That’s a price difference of about 8048 £.

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 performance, the Ford Focus clearly takes the lead – with 280 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 76 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is distinctly faster – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Kia EV4 Sedan takes 7.40 s. That makes it around 1.70 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus is slightly ahead – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia EV4 Sedan tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is roughly 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus pulls clearly stronger, offering 420 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 137 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 enough space for 5 passengers.

The Ford Focus is slightly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1815 kg. The weight difference is around 485 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Kia EV4 Sedan takes the lead – 490 L compared to 392 L. That’s around 98 L difference.

Payload capacity also favors the Ford Focus a bit – 560 kg compared to 455 kg. The difference is roughly 105 kg.

Overall, the Ford Focus proves to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.