Toyota Corolla vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Ford Focus
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.6 in shorter (179.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.4 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 169 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,936 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 169 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,936 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.4 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.6 in shorter (179.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Ford Focus
- 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 | Toyota Corolla | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 175.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 4.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,936 lb | 169 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).
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