Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 100 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Ford Fiesta engine produces 24 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota Auris. Despite less power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fiesta could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 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: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| 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 Auris 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 Auris 2007 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 Auris 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is smaller. Ford Fiesta is 30 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 761 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 70 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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