Ford Focus 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 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 Corolla 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 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 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | no data | |
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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: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1 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`880 | 1`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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