Dragon 1.5 NA vs Sigma 1.25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25 BUY 78/100
+4 points over Dragon 1.5 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Dragon 1.5 NA Ford
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford

Specifications

Dragon 1.5 NA
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2018--present
1996--2017
Displacement
1497 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
120 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€50--€150

Character

Dragon 1.5 NA

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

Sigma 1.25

"Fiesta/Ka. Simple Yamaha co-developed engine. Timing chain (good). Reliable. Low power. Thermostat housing. Coil pack. Perfect first car/city car engine."

Issues Comparison

Dragon 1.5 NA 1

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

Sigma 1.25 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 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

Sigma 1.25 3

Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2002--2008 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017
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