Powering the car is a 108hp (80kW) 1.6L Duratorq TDCi engine with a standard diesel particular filter, whose average fuel consumption is a low 54mpg (4.3L/100km). Aiding efficiency is a set of low roll-resistant ties and a reasonable coefficient of drag of 0.31cd. Other initiatives Ford is looking at to improve greenhouse gas emissions is new Flex-fuel powertrains and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled vehicles.
Other carmakers launching similar clean-emissions models include Renault, which will be showcasing its eco² line at the Frankfurt show as well as Volkswagen and its BlueMotion range.