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Ford Focus vs Toyota Yaris – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Toyota Yaris?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Yaris has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Ford Focus costs 27500 £. That’s a price difference of around 5657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.90 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 280 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.70 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Focus pulls slight stronger with 420 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is noticeable lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1330 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Focus offers clearly perceptible more room – 392 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Focus performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1354 L, which is about 419 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Ford Focus hardly perceptible takes the win – 560 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Focus proves to be edges ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Focus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Ford Focus

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 8 L
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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus is celebrated for its agile handling and stylish design, making it a popular choice among hatchback enthusiasts. Its well-crafted interior offers a comfortable driving experience with intuitive technology features. Whether navigating city streets or cruising on the motorway, the Ford Focus delivers a balanced drive with impressive efficiency.

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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 42700 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1330 - 1529 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4382 - 4397 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1825 - 1844 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1438 - 1482 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1354 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2261 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota

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What drive types are available for the Ford Focus?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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