Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in – 67.9 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • 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

SpecToyota CorollaFord FocusDifference
Length178.7 in175.0 in3.7 in
Width69.3 in67.3 in2.0 in
Height57.7 in58.6 in0.9 in
Wheelbase102.4 in102.9 in0.5 in
Curb weight2,800 lb2,606 lb195 lb

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