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Ford Focus Active
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Hatchback · Hybrid · FWD
Ford Focus Active
Car A
Ford Focus Active
A compact, city-friendly five-seater that balances efficiency and pace at a price that makes sense for small families. Best for urban commuting; less ideal if you need lots of cargo room or premium trimmings.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety180 hp
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Car B
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
A compact plug-in hybrid focused on efficiency and daily usability, offering up to 50 km electric range and a useful 443 L trunk. Best for budget-focused city and family duties; less suited to performance or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsHatchbackHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100kmHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 67
City 63 / 66
Budget / value 55 / 75
Road trip 41 / 41
Performance 30 / 32
Cargo 20 / 24
Practical 39 / 59
Premium 22 / 22
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Focus Active · Orange = Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Focus Active Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Focus Active

  • Efficient for city commutes at 5.5 L/100km
  • Strong 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s helps with confident merging
  • Five-seat practicality suits small families
  • Priced at 22,000, representing good value in its segment

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

  • 50 km electric range covers most city commutes and errands
  • Rated 1.6 combined consumption keeps running costs down and is efficient for its class
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 443 L trunk suits small families
  • At 25,900, it offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Ford Focus Active if…
Lower entry price
Ford Focus Active starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid if…
Performance & capability
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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