Toyota Corolla vs Ford Focus: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 2018–present
Corolla E210
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,240 kg
Ford · 2018–2025
Focus IV
- Power
- 92 kW125 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.1 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,344 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Corolla E210 1 Focus IV 3
- Family Focus IV Boot: 375 l vs 361 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,370 mm vs 4,378 mm
- Long trips Focus IV Range: 1,238 km vs 806 km; Wheelbase (ride comfort proxy): 2,700 mm vs 2,640 mm (estimated)
- Performance Corolla E210 0–100 km/h: 9.3 s vs 10.1 s
- Running costs Focus IV Fuel per year: €1,100 vs €1,630 (estimated)
In plain words
Toyota Corolla is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.1 s for Ford Focus. Ford Focus is 8 mm longer than Toyota Corolla (4,378 mm vs 4,370 mm). Toyota Corolla is lighter by 104 kg (1,240 kg vs 1,344 kg). Ford Focus has the bigger boot: 375 l against 361 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,630 (Toyota Corolla), €1,100 (Ford Focus) (estimated). Toyota Corolla is the older design (from 1966); Ford Focus arrived in 1998. Toyota Corolla is still in production; Ford Focus is not. On the catalog figures, the Ford Focus is the pick for family, long trips and running costs; the Toyota Corolla is the pick for performance.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Corolla E210 | Focus IV |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 495 | C · 487 |
| Power | 38 | 38 |
| Grip | 40 | 39 |
| Handling | 72 | 71 |
| Top speed | 38 | 38 |
| Launch | 35 | 32 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Corolla E210Corolla E210 · 1.2 Turbo · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 16.73 sat 132 km/h
- 2 Focus IVFocus IV · 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 (mHEV) · petrol · 92 kW (125 PS) 17.16 sat 128 km/h · +0.43 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Corolla E210 | Focus IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,370 mm172.0 in | 4,378 mm172.4 in +8 mm +0.3 in +0.2% |
| Width | 1,790 mm70.5 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in +35 mm +1.4 in +2.0% |
| Height | 1,435 mm56.5 in | 1,454 mm57.2 in +19 mm +0.7 in +1.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm103.9 in | 2,700 mm106.3 in +60 mm +2.4 in +2.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,240 kg2,734 lb | 1,344 kg2,963 lb +104 kg +229 lb +8.4% |
| Boot | 361 l12.7 cu ft | 375 l13.2 cu ft +14 l +0.5 cu ft +3.9% |
| Fuel tank | 50 l13.2 gal US | 52 l13.7 gal US +2 l +0.5 gal US +4.0% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Corolla E210 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Toyota Corolla | Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Corolla E210 · 1.2 Turbo · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) | Focus IV · 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 (mHEV) · petrol · 92 kW (125 PS) |
| Production years | 2018–present | 2018–2025 |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp | 92 kW (125 PS) 123 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 73–144 kW (99–196 PS) 98–193 hp | 63–257 kW (86–349 PS) 84–345 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 9.3 s Better | 10.1 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 200 km/h 124 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph |
| Power per tonne | 69 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated | 69 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 999 cc · 3 cyl 1.0 l |
| Engine code | 8NR-FTS | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,370 mm 172.0 in | 4,378 mm 172.4 in |
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in | 1,825 mm 71.9 in |
| Height | 1,435 mm 56.5 in | 1,454 mm 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm 103.9 in | 2,700 mm 106.3 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,240 kg 2,734 lb Better | 1,344 kg 2,963 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 361 l 12.7 cu ft | 375 l 13.2 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 50 l 13.2 gal US | 52 l 13.7 gal US Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 6.2 l/100 km 37.9 mpg US | 4.2 l/100 km 56.0 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 141 g/km | 94 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,630/year estimated | €1,100/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 806 km 501 mi estimated | 1,238 km 769 mi estimated Better |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2019) | ★★★★★ (2019) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Top speed, Power per tonne, Fuel, Drive, Euro NCAP.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.