Toyota Corolla E210 vs Ford Focus IV: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 2018–present
Corolla E210
- Power
- 90 kW122 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.9 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,315 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 0 Focus IV 4
- 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 956 km; Wheelbase (ride comfort proxy): 2,700 mm vs 2,640 mm (estimated)
- Performance Focus IV 0–100 km/h: 10.1 s vs 10.9 s
- Running costs Focus IV Fuel per year: €1,100 vs €1,180 (estimated)
In plain words
Ford Focus IV is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 10.1 s against 10.9 s for Toyota Corolla E210. Ford Focus IV is 8 mm longer than Toyota Corolla E210 (4,378 mm vs 4,370 mm). Toyota Corolla E210 is lighter by 29 kg (1,315 kg vs 1,344 kg). Ford Focus IV has the bigger boot: 375 l against 361 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,180 (Toyota Corolla E210), €1,100 (Ford Focus IV) (estimated). Toyota Corolla E210 is still in production; Ford Focus IV is not. On the catalog figures, the Ford Focus IV is the pick for family, long trips, performance and running costs.
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 · 475 | C · 487 |
| Power | 38 | 38 |
| Grip | 40 | 39 |
| Handling | 72 | 71 |
| Top speed | 31 | 38 |
| Launch | 28 | 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 Focus IV1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 (mHEV) · petrol · 92 kW (125 PS) 17.16 sat 128 km/h
- 2 Corolla E2101.8 Hybrid · 90 kW (122 PS) 17.55 sat 123 km/h · +0.39 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 | 1,315 kg2,899 lb | 1,344 kg2,963 lb +29 kg +64 lb +2.2% |
| Boot | 361 l12.7 cu ft | 375 l13.2 cu ft +14 l +0.5 cu ft +3.9% |
| Fuel tank | 43 l11.4 gal US | 52 l13.7 gal US +9 l +2.4 gal US +20.9% |
| 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Toyota Corolla E210 | Ford Focus IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.8 Hybrid · 90 kW (122 PS) | 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. | 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp | 92 kW (125 PS) 123 hp |
| Power, all versions | 85–144 kW (116–196 PS) 114–193 hp | 92–206 kW (125–280 PS) 123–276 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.9 s | 10.1 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 180 km/h 112 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | 68 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated | 69 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 999 cc · 3 cyl 1.0 l |
| Engine code | 2ZR-FXE | No data |
| Gearbox | CVT | 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. | 1,315 kg 2,899 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. | 43 l 11.4 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. | 4.5 l/100 km 52.3 mpg US | 4.2 l/100 km 56.0 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 101 g/km | 94 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,180/year estimated | €1,100/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 956 km 594 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 (3): Body, 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. † from another version of this generation.