Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 124 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 19 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 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.0 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 460'000 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: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 475 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 25 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 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`785 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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