2008 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Seat Toledo. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Seat Toledo. 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, 2008 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2000 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
