Ford Focus 2014 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| 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: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Ford Focus 2014 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 2014 1.6 engine Toyota Corolla 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Ford Focus is 9 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 374 litres | 452 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 78 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus is better rated in child safety tests. The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 7800 | |
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