Dragon 1.5 NA vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+8 points over Dragon 1.5 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Dragon 1.5 NA Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

Dragon 1.5 NA
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2018--present
2005--2014
Displacement
1497 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I3
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
120 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€150--€350

Character

Dragon 1.5 NA

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

Duratec 2.5

"Focus ST (pre-EB)/Mondeo/S-Max. Volvo-derived 5-cyl. Smooth, adequate torque. Timing belt service needed."

Issues Comparison

Dragon 1.5 NA 1

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

Duratec 2.5 1

○ MINOR
Coolant system (same family as 2.0) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 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 2.5 4

Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007
Full Dragon 1.5 NA Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report