2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |