Verdict
The Focus Sedan is 24% more powerful, while the ES is about 19% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800✓ | RM131,986 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 79 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 442 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SelectShift (6F35) |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Ford/GM |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 222 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 137 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,484 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,648 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 421 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 205/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 205/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtains |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for outer two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Enhanced Active City Stop |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | — | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | 4-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Front, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 8" Ford SYNC 2 with 9-speaker Sony Premium Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 3-year / 60,000 km free service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.