Dragon 1.5 NA vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+6 points over Dragon 1.5 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Dragon 1.5 NA Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

Dragon 1.5 NA
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2018--present
1995--2012
Displacement
1497 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
120 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€300--€700

Character

Dragon 1.5 NA

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

Zetec-SE

"Fiesta/Focus base engine. Simple, reliable. Thermostat housing. Coil pack. Head gasket failure rare but possible. Good parts availability. Cheap to run and maintain."

Issues Comparison

Dragon 1.5 NA 1

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

Zetec-SE 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket (rare) €300--€700 120,000 km--200,000 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

Zetec-SE 7

Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2004--2011 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2012 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002
Full Dragon 1.5 NA Report Full Zetec-SE Report