2009 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avensis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avensis. 2011 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Focus | 2011 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Avensis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |