Ford Escort 1996 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 20 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris 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: | 290'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.53 m | |
| Ford Escort is 50 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1086 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Ford Escort can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2800 | |
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