Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Toyota Corolla
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 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: Ford Focus is 169 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,767 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 169 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,767 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 179.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 179.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 69.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 6.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 2,767 lb | 169 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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