Ford Focus 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2007

 
Ford Focus
2008 - 2010
Toyota Corolla
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 80 HP97 HP
Torque: 124 NM130 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.2 seconds13 seconds
Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Focus engine produces 17 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km6.8 l/100km
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway960 km on highway
710 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km280'000 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 Focus engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on Ford FiestaUsed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.54 m
Width: 1.84 m1.76 m
Height: 1.50 m1.47 m
Ford Focus is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 537 litres450 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
931 litresno data
Ford Focus has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 87 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7351`735
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Toyota Corolla has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Toyota Corolla quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 18003800
Rating in user reviews: 6.8/10 9.1/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Toyota Corolla has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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