Ford Focus 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 42 litres | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Focus 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 Yaris 2005 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 Yaris 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.53 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger, but lower. Ford Focus is 74 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 275 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 251 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`440 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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