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
- 144 kW196 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,460 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 313 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,370 mm vs 4,378 mm
- Long trips Focus IV Range: 1,238 km vs 977 km; Wheelbase (ride comfort proxy): 2,700 mm vs 2,640 mm (estimated)
- Performance Corolla E210 Power per tonne: 99 kW/t vs 69 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 7.5 s vs 10.1 s
- Running costs Focus IV Fuel per year: €1,100 vs €1,160 (estimated)
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Hatchback vs Front-wheel drive · Hatchback
In plain words
Toyota Corolla E210 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s against 10.1 s for Ford Focus IV. Ford Focus IV is 8 mm longer than Toyota Corolla E210 (4,378 mm vs 4,370 mm). Ford Focus IV is lighter by 116 kg (1,344 kg vs 1,460 kg). Ford Focus IV has the bigger boot: 375 l against 313 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,160 (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 and running costs; the Toyota Corolla E210 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 | B · 542 | C · 487 |
| Power | 50 | 38 |
| Grip | 46 | 39 |
| Handling | 69 | 71 |
| Top speed | 31 | 38 |
| Launch | 45 | 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 E2102.0 Hybrid (2023 update) · 144 kW (196 PS) 15.59 sat 143 km/h
- 2 Focus IV1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 (mHEV) · petrol · 92 kW (125 PS) 17.16 sat 128 km/h · +1.57 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 | 1,460 kg3,219 lb | 1,344 kg2,963 lb −116 kg −256 lb −7.9% |
| Boot | 313 l11.1 cu ft | 375 l13.2 cu ft +62 l +2.2 cu ft +19.8% |
| 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 | 2.0 Hybrid (2023 update) · 144 kW (196 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. | 144 kW (196 PS) 193 hp Better | 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. | 7.5 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. | 180 km/h 112 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | 99 kW/t 120 hp/ton calculated Better | 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 | M20A-FXS | 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. | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,344 kg 2,963 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 313 l 11.1 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. | 4.4 l/100 km 53.5 mpg US | 4.2 l/100 km 56.0 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 100 g/km | 94 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,160/year estimated | €1,100/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 977 km 607 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.