Ford Focus is a very popular model that is loved and known by many car enthusiasts around the world. To date, three generations have been produced, each of which was better than the previous one. Is it really? You can often meet the question, which is better, Focus 2 or Focus 3? Those who want to buy a used car want to know the answer to this question and make the right choice. To find out which generation is better, we compare:

• appearance;
• salon;
• suspension;
• power units and transmission.

First you need to note the appearance. The third generation of the model has become noticeably fresher and more modern. The body is made using smooth lines, while the second generation had a square shape. However, even today, some car enthusiasts like the design of the Focus two more. This is a subjective question, so let's move on to the suspension. In this regard, the comparison showed that the cars are almost identical. The front is traditionally MacPherson strut, and the rear uses a multi-link suspension. The only difference is that on the third generation, other springs were installed, which made the car more rigid.

Salon

The interior of the third Focus looks more modern and better done. This is both in the quality of finishing materials and equipment. Now in the cabin there is a high-quality multimedia system and various other options are available.

So, the number of possible options on the Focus 3 is also much higher. Of course, you have to pay for comfort. If you want to choose a third-generation model in the maximum configuration, then you should be prepared to pay a round sum for this. As for ergonomics, there are no questions here. Both the second and third generations have a properly organized space. Moreover, Focus 2 may be more preferable because of its simplicity.

As for the space inside the car, the cars are also very similar. Noise isolation is at the same level. Therefore, both in the second and third generations, additional sizing will not hurt. It is noteworthy that squeaks traditionally appear in the passenger compartment after 50-100 thousand kilometers.

Technical part

The third focus is no longer equipped with a 1.4-liter engine, which was considered the minimum and was installed on the basic configuration. As for the second generation, the most popular are 2 1.6-liter engines - 105 and 125 hp. With. If we talk about the design, then the power units practically do not differ from each other. However, the increase in power became possible due to the use of other control unit settings and the installation of a different firmware. If desired, the power can be increased independently even more by performing chip tuning. A 1.8-liter engine was installed on the Ford Focus 2, but it was abandoned in the third generation. This unit was considered quite problematic, and therefore the decision was inevitable.

If we talk about the transmission, then, both on the second and third Focus, fairly high-quality mechanics were installed. As for the robot that was equipped with the third generation, it cannot be called the most reliable.

Many owners were faced with the fact that when switching, jerks, twitches, etc. were noticeable. In general, in terms of the technical part, both generations are quite similar to each other.

Summarizing

The third generation has been produced for more than 6 years. During this time, not all motorists have received an answer to the question of why this generation is better than the second generation. Of course, there are a number of advantages, which are that the car is fresher and more modern.

However, it is impossible to say unequivocally that Focus 3 is better in everything, and it has many advantages. The second generation was loved by car owners due to its unpretentiousness, low cost and reliability. It was a really great option for people who needed an affordable car for every day. With the advent of the third Focus, the appearance and interior of the car became brighter, but for this money, competitors offered more equipped models, which could not but call into question the popularity of the car. Today, when choosing a third or second Focus, you need to evaluate the condition of each particular instance, as well as the price tag, since this is one of the key factors.