Ford Escort 1995 vs Seat Toledo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort engine produces 26 HP more power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Seat Toledo. Thanks to more power Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Seat Toledo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Escort consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Seat Toledo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Toledo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Toledo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Toledo 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| Ford Escort is 18 cm shorter than the Seat Toledo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Escort is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.5 metres less than that of the Seat Toledo, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Ford Escort has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Toledo, so Ford Escort quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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