2009 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |