Focus estate III vs Largus I: which is better?
Ford Focus estate III (2010–2019) vs Lada Largus I (2012–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Ford Focus estate III
Lada Largus ISpecifications
| Ford Focus estate III | Lada Largus I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2010–2019 | 2012–present |
| Body | estate | estate |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.6 Ti-VCT | 1.6 16V |
| Power, up to | 125 hp | 102 hp |
| Torque, up to | 159 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | manual |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 556 mm | 4 470 mm |
| Width | 1 823 mm | 1 750 mm |
| Height | 1 505 mm | 1 670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 648 mm | 2 905 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 145 mm |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 50 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 13 675 ₸ | ≈ 13 675 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Ford Focus estate III
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost engine: Duratec suffers timing belt and ignition coil wear
- Ford PowerShift DPS6 gearbox: dry clutch vibration and jerking
Engine (Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost): on Duratec — timing belt and ignition coil wear; on EcoBoost — overheating and coolant leaks on the 1.6.
Gearbox (Ford PowerShift DPS6): dry clutch vibration and jerks; axle seal leaks onto the clutch; control unit failure.
Lada Largus I
Pros
- Local assembly: Russia
- Currently in production — can be bought new
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Engine Renault K4M/K7M/F4R: a snapped timing belt bends the valves
- Low ground clearance: 145 mm
Engine (Renault K4M/K7M/F4R): a snapped timing belt bends the valves; ignition coil failures (K4M); oil consumption on the F4R.
Which one to choose
- Focus estate III — if you care more about: power, torque, fuel tank.
- Largus I — if you care more about: wheelbase.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Focus estate III or Largus I?
Focus estate III: up to 125 hp, Largus I: up to 102 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Focus estate III — about 13 675 ₸, Largus I — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.