Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 19 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Fiesta consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 280'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Fiesta is 22 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`125 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
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