Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 52 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Toyota Corolla engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR, Lexus CT | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 361 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1052 litres | 1354 litres | |
| Toyota Corolla has 14 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 302 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`285 kg | 1`329 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 571 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 200 | |
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