2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 238 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
