Duratec HE 1.8 vs Sigma 1.25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25 BUY 78/100
+4 points over Duratec HE 1.8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec HE 1.8 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford

Specifications

Duratec HE 1.8
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2000--2011
1996--2017
Displacement
1798 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
115--145 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€100--€250
€50--€150

Character

Duratec HE 1.8

"Focus/Mondeo Mk3. Mazda co-developed. Thermostat housing failure. Coil pack. Oil leaks at high mileage. Generally reliable with maintenance."

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

Duratec HE 1.8 1

● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €100--€250 60,000 km--120,000 km

Sigma 1.25 1

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

Models

Duratec HE 1.8 9

Bravo 182 1995--2001 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2009 Punto 188 1999--2010 Stilo 192 2001--2007 Punto 188 1999--2006 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2001--2007 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011

Sigma 1.25 3

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