Toyota Corolla 2003 vs Ford Focus 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 490 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 53 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| 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`655 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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