Ford Focus 2008 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.2 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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 Avensis 2006 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Ford Focus is 16 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 17 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. The Toyota Avensis may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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