2009 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 4 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. Both 2009 Ford Focus and 2005 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 539 kg more than 2009 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
