Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 102 NM more than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on Ford Cougar | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.7 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 (kg): | 1`300 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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