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What is the fuel consumption of the classic Focus 1.8 manual?

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SanJason
07/30/25 1:10am
The classic Focus 1.8 manual has a fuel consumption of 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers. The fuel consumption of a car is not only related to the car itself but also to the driving conditions and the driver's habits. If the car is often driven on roads with severe traffic congestion, the fuel consumption will be higher. Here are some relevant details: 1. When driving on congested roads, the car often needs to stop and go. Starting the car from a standstill requires significant acceleration, and the engine needs to output a lot of power during this time. Frequent stopping and starting will inevitably increase the car's fuel consumption. Moreover, when driving on heavily congested roads, the car's engine spends some time in idle mode. During idle mode, the car's mileage does not increase, but the engine continues to consume fuel, which also leads to higher fuel consumption per 100 kilometers. 2. Personal driving habits also have a significant impact on the car's fuel consumption. To improve fuel economy, the first step is to change driving habits. When driving, try to maintain a steady speed and avoid unnecessary overtaking, as this is the most fuel-efficient way to drive. 3. In daily use, it is essential to maintain the car regularly. Regular maintenance ensures the car remains in good condition, which greatly helps improve fuel economy.
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Petunia
08/15/25 6:44am
I've been driving a classic Ford Focus 1.8 manual for seven or eight years. For mostly city driving, the fuel consumption is basically between 9 to 10 liters per 100 kilometers. If you're stuck in traffic with the AC on in summer, it's not surprising to see it jump to 11 liters. On the highway, it's particularly fuel-efficient; keeping the speed around 90 km/h easily gets you just over 6 liters. As the car ages, the fuel consumption will gradually increase, but regularly changing the spark plugs and cleaning the throttle body can help keep it down. To save fuel, avoid flooring the accelerator all the time; shifting gears just over 2000 rpm is the most economical. Inflating the tires to 2.5 bar instead of 2.3 can save quite a bit.
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KyleLee
10/20/25 5:37am
The fuel consumption of a 1.8L manual Ford Focus depends on how you drive it. For stop-and-go city commuting, it's generally above 9L/100km, but gentle driving might bring it down to around 8.5L/100km. Highway cruising delivers the best fuel efficiency, with steady 70 km/h in 5th gear achieving just over 6L/100km. A key point is the clutch pedal feel: although the travel is long, the engagement point is clear, and developing a habit of quick pedal release significantly helps reduce power loss. For older vehicles, regular carbon deposit cleaning and transmission fluid changes are important. Using double platinum spark plugs can reduce fuel consumption by at least 5%. The tire pressure values marked on the fuel tank cap should be strictly followed.
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