2012 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (154 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 419 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta. 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta. 2013 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Avalon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4067 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1697 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |