Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Toyota Corolla

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 67.9 in
  • Toyota Corolla width69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 3.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.0 in narrower (67.3 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.9 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 195 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,800 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 195 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,800 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.0 in narrower (67.3 in vs 69.3 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 3.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.7 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 0.9 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 102.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusToyota CorollaDifference
Length175.0 in178.7 in3.7 in
Width67.3 in69.3 in2.0 in
Height58.6 in57.7 in0.9 in
Wheelbase102.9 in102.4 in0.5 in
Curb weight2,606 lb2,800 lb195 lb

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