Toyota Corolla 2013 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 122 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 3 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design. After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 9 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 374 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 78 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus is better rated in child safety tests. The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7600 | |
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