Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,623 lb – 2,642 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in
  • Toyota Corolla width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.6 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.4 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)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 135 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 2,767 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 135 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 2,767 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 4.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.7 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 1.6 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.4 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.9 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.6 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusToyota CorollaDifference
Length175.0 in179.7 in4.7 in
Width67.8 in69.4 in1.6 in
Height58.6 in57.7 in0.9 in
Wheelbase102.9 in102.4 in0.5 in
Ground clearance4.7 in6.0 in1.3 in
Curb weight2,633 lb2,767 lb135 lb

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