Sigma 1.25 vs EcoBoost 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25 BUY 78/100
+2 points over EcoBoost 2.0
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.0 Ford

Specifications

Sigma 1.25
EcoBoost 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
76
Years
1996--2017
2010--present
Displacement
1242 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
60--82 hp
200--250 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€50--€150
€0--€0

Character

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."

EcoBoost 2.0

"Focus ST/Mondeo/Kuga. Strong, tunable. Head gasket concern on early Focus ST. Good overall."

Issues Comparison

Sigma 1.25 1

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

EcoBoost 2.0 0

No documented issues.

Models

Sigma 1.25 3

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

EcoBoost 2.0 13

Focus Mk1 (DAW) 2002--2004 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2014 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 2002--2003 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2012--2018 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2014 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2010--2014 Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2022 Galaxy Mk3 (CD390) 2015--2023 S-Max Mk2 (CD390) 2015--2023 Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2019 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2010--2014 Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost DYB 2012--2018 Hatchback Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost CBS 2012--2019 SUV
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