2008 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Toledo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |