Dragon 1.5 NA vs Duratec 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.0 BEST 88/100
+14 points over Dragon 1.5 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Dragon 1.5 NA Ford
0 / 100
BEST Duratec 2.0 Ford

Specifications

Dragon 1.5 NA
Duratec 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
74
88
Years
2018--present
2001--2018
Displacement
1497 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
120 hp
130--145 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€550--€1,150

Character

Dragon 1.5 NA

"Non-turbo three-cylinder. Fiesta/Puma. Simple, no turbo drama. Adequate daily. Not exciting but dependable."

Duratec 2.0

"Focus/Mondeo/Mazda3 shared. Mazda MZR co-developed. Simple, proven, nearly bulletproof. 300k+ km. The reliable Ford."

Issues Comparison

Dragon 1.5 NA 1

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI 3-cyl) €250--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Duratec 2.0 2

○ MINOR
Coolant system maintenance (age) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (long life, minor at high mileage) €400--€800 150,000 km--∞

Models

Dragon 1.5 NA 7

Kuga Mk2 2016--2019 Kuga Mk3 2020--present EcoSport B515 2018--2022 Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Dragon DEH 2018--2024 Hatchback Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Dragon DFK 2019--2024 SUV Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Dragon CEH 2019--2024 SUV Puma ST 1.5 EcoBoost CEH 2020--2024 SUV

Duratec 2.0 5

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2005--2008 Mondeo 2.0 Duratec B5Y 2000--2007 Sedan Mondeo 2.0 Duratec BA7 2007--2014 Sedan
Full Dragon 1.5 NA Report Full Duratec 2.0 Report