Toyota Corolla 2019 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 15 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max, Ford EcoSport | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 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: | no data | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1354 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.4 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`615 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`310 kg | 1`296 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 305 kg | 604 kg | |
| Toyota Corolla load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than Ford Focus. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 200 | |
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