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В этом автомобильном спарринге сойдутся два чемпиона. Ох, и жарко сегодня будет на дорожном полотне! Встречайте — два красавца sedanа. Они такие разные внешне и ещё более противоречивы по характеру. Итак, в правом углу ринга — самый продаваемый на планете по итогам 2012 года автомобиль Ford Focus! Его конкурент расположился в левом углу. Это Chevrolet Cruze по прозвищу «Шеви», спортивная версия которого неоднократно признана победителем чемпионата мира по шоссейно-кольцевым гонкам на легковых автомобилях WTCC. Кто и кого отправит в нокаут — Форд Фокус или Шевроле Круз. Узнаем прямо сейчас.
Ford Focus и Chevrolet Cruze — два sedanа со схожим характером
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Duel in faces
The new version of Ford Focus is fully consistent with current trends in automotive fashion. As if you are a real socialite (only in our case - a lion). This is evidenced by at least the relief grooves on the Focus body, sprawled on its side zones, and three-dimensional surfaces.
Car Ford Focus - the standard of modern automotive fashion
Such a dude. But this does not mean that Ford is a purely female car. By no means. This is a purebred German. But in Europe they know a lot about cars.
Combat power
But you have to admit that Chevrolet Cruz, presented by the Koreans, on this background looks much more courageous. Simple, no-frills body makes it into the board "his" boyfriend. Although it cannot be denied that the sedan looks like its racing brother. And still feel the same combat energy. It seems that his motto: "Win at all costs."
Chevrolet Cruze car radiates a special combat energy
So different, so similar
No wonder they say that appearance is deceptive. Understand this, as soon as you find yourself in the cabin Focus and Cruise. Here you clearly realize that such different from the outside they are so similar inside.
The interiors of salons overlap in many ways. For example, it seems that the main console “stitched” the same tailor using the same pattern.
In both cars, there are round buttons for climate control, on top is the center of control over the multimedia system, and on the mezzanines is the display.
"Beautiful" or comfort?
At the same time, of course, each salon has its own highlights. The Ford Focus provides a multi-level illumination, and the design of the "insides" of the car to match the body is saturated with modern solutions, intricate shapes. Sometimes, however, the style does not play in favor of comfort - some “prettiness” simply interferes with the convenience of the driver, does not allow him to easily and easily use certain options.
Fashion victim
In the car Ford Focus реализовано немало современных решений
It can be assumed that fashion has become a victim of fashion as well. Here frankly closely. Judge for yourself - if a stately driver turns out to be driving, and the same passenger is in the backseat, then the sensation of a trip to this foreign car 
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Without "show off"
As for the "Chevy", then everything is without a "show off." And, I must say, many drivers are exactly what they need. As they say, keep it simple.
In the salon Chevrolet Cruze it seems that the designers made the car "for themselves", with care and in the future. For example, such a nuance - there is a small “ditch” next to the gearbox - this place is perfect for storing a mobile phone, tablet, etc. Moreover, this niche is very conveniently rubberized so that your gadgets do not crash or get damaged during fast driving, as well as sudden braking.
Spacious, for people
In the car Chevrolet Cruze is always all at your fingertips
But in Kruse, not without nuances. A little saddens the dim display of the on-board control system, as well as the fine print on the optional buttons.
At the same time in the cabin Chevrolet spacious. Behind the wheel itself feels great even the largest driver. At the same time pushing his seat, he does not hamper passengers from behind. Enough space is provided there, even if your friends are tall. A nice bonus for those who have taken a sofa - an armrest and a socket are provided here.
Who leads?
Let's take a look in the trunk. Cruise has more than Ford, and again, more functional. This was due to the fact that in the cargo compartment of the Focus part of the place was “eaten” by the spare tire.
What is the conclusion? Who leads the Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cruze? Despite the functionality of the Chevrolet saloon, it must be admitted that Ford is becoming more “expensive-rich”. And for the Russian soul, this is sometimes a much more weighty argument than comfort ...
Heart to Heart"
What is the “heart”? If you decide to buy Cruise, you can choose the engine from two options. But both of them will not be different playfulness. This is a gasoline engine for 1, 6 liters (109 "horses") and the engine for 1, 8 liters (more expensive, but not much stronger). Therefore, "give the gas" (so much so that rush faster than the wind) for your pleasure at the wheel of Cruise until it comes out. Although the developers promise to enter our market with a stronger and faster model.
| Car model: | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Cruze |
| Producing country: | Germany | USA, South Korea |
| Body Type: | sedan | sedan |
| Number of places: | 5 | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Engine capacity, cubic cm: | 1600 | 1598 |
| Power, l. c./about min .: | 182/5700 | 124/6200 |
| Maximum speed, km / h: | 224 | 190 |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h, from: | 8,0 | 12,8 |
| Type of drive: | front | front |
| CAT: | 6 Manual, 6 Automatic | 6 Manual, 6 Automatic |
| Fuel type: | gasoline AI-95 | gasoline |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 7.7; highway 5.0 | city 9.0; highway 5.3 |
| Length, mm: | 4534 | 4603 |
| Width, mm: | 1823 | 1797 |
| Height, mm: | 1484 | 1477 |
| Clearance, mm: | 141 | 150 |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R16 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1340 | 1375 |
| Full weight, kg: | 1900 | 1834 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 | 60 |
"Sheva" on the road
It’s not that Ford is the Schumacher’s dream. But the odds in this criterion is still with him. And he takes even not power (150-strong two-liter variant is possible here), but ease of control. Ford duet and driver are more successful than driver and Chevrolet.
Test drive a car Chevrolet Cruze:
But "Chevy" is better adapted to off-road. He will show you this on a primer that the Focus will not be here to focus.
As for the turn volume, Cruz also wins. But we can not say that the Focus is so noisy. Just a couple of tens of thousands of kilometers you will hear the characteristic jingle.
Safe accent
If you look at this sparring from the point of view of the safety of the participants, who will lead the Focus or Cruze? Both cars have five stars in the safety rating of the European Program for the Evaluation of New Cars (Euro NCAP). True, if you already find fault, then Cruz tests went a little better. In this case, already in the most affordable version of the machine all six airbags are provided. But all the focus is equipped with a stabilization system.
Price issue
Cruise local dealers will offer you in three trim levels. The simplest version of the cost of 586,000 rubles. This price includes pillows, music and ABS. Additionally, you can order and install a seat heating system, air conditioning or a six-speed automatic.
Test drive car Ford Focus:
More "elegant" version, where there are "relatives" and air conditioning, and heating, you can search from 659,000 rubles.
The model with the engine 1, 8 and the stabilization system is also available. They ask for it from 758,000.
Well, what about the Focus prices? Here the most budget option starts from 542,000 rubles. This is the cost of a car with a weak engine, for which it is extremely difficult to find parts.
Almost 633,000 rubles worth 105 horsepower version with music and air conditioning. 687 000 - this money is worth a model with alarm, airbags and ESP. The cost of diesel options starts from about 870,000 rubles.
Public favorite
So, what conclusions? What is better Focus or Cruise?
Chevrolet Cruise tried to knock the ground out from under the wheel of Ford Focus, gaining extra points for functionality. But still, Chevy still loses in quality, although it beckons with a more affordable price.
Ford, in turn, as before, remains the favorite of the public. Reputation also works for him. And let it be less comfortable, but in its technical "stuffing" it clearly outperformed the competitor.
