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Ford Focus vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Kia K4?

Ford Focus vs Kia K4: Key differences

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Kia K4

  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space

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

Focus

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.

Kia K4 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Ford Focus costs 27,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus uses 4.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

K4

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Focus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is only slightly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers visibly more boot space – 604 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries slightly more – 560 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus is decisively ahead 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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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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Reviews Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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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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Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Ford Focus
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
Is the Ford Focus offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Focus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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