Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Toyota Corolla
- Length168.1 in – 178.2 in
- Height53.9 in – 56.3 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight2,551 lb – 2,717 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.9 in shorter (173.1 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.6 in taller (55.1 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 97.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 209 lb heavier (2,634 lb vs 2,425 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 209 lb heavier (2,634 lb vs 2,425 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 97.0 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.6 in taller (55.1 in vs 54.5 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.9 in shorter (173.1 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.1 in | 174.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 66.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 54.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 97.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,634 lb | 2,425 lb | 209 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.1 in – 178.2 in).
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