2.5 FHEV/PHEV vs Sigma 1.25
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25
BUY
78/100
+6 points over 2.5 FHEV/PHEV
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
Ford
0
/ 100
BUY
Sigma 1.25
Ford
Specifications
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2020--present
1996--2017
Displacement
2488 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
190--225 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€5,000
€50--€150
Character
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
"Kuga/Galaxy/S-MAX FHEV/PHEV. Toyota-style Atkinson cycle. CVT. PHEV battery concerns at high mileage. Engine itself is Mazda-Ford co-developed. Reliable hybrid system."
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
2.5 FHEV/PHEV 1
● MODERATE
PHEV battery degradation
Sigma 1.25 1
○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack