ford focus 2001-2004

[les1]

Hi guys.looking at the focus,can you recommend the petrol or is the diesel a good reliable engine and which model to get thanks.

[Toureman]

Both engines are good, the diesel uses less fuel, is noisier, not as fast.

The petrol uses more fuel, is quieter, slightly faster.

Make your mind up time.

[homer75]

Focus is an excellent choice - I had the 1.8 petrol and it was really lively and good on fuel.

[Pete,A]

The main advantage regarding diesel engines is more mpg, but with present fuel prices don't overlook the extra cost for diesel at the pumps.

[woodchopper]

I had a choice of going for a Focus Petrol or diesel a while ago - decided to stick to petrol due to the fact I didn't do a high mileage to offset the higher cost of fuel.

[adrums1999]

I recently purchased a 1.8 TDCI and it's very fast and good on fuel too, prior to that i had a 1.8 TD ford escort, I have never had problems with any diesel engines, they are louder yes, but I have never encountered any problems with them.