Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height58.1 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,670 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.9 in
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (178.3 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus is 62 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,662 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (178.3 in vs 173.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Focus is 62 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,662 lb)
  3. Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Width: Ford Focus 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 4.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaFord FocusDifference
Length178.3 in173.4 in4.9 in
Width66.9 in66.7 in0.2 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in1.1 in
Wheelbase102.4 in102.9 in0.5 in
Curb weight2,600 lb2,662 lb62 lb

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