Lexus CT 2011 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 26 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus CT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller. Lexus CT is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4600 | |
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