2010 Ford Focus vs 2009 Toyota Corolla

2010 Ford Focus

2009 Toyota Corolla

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2-Door Coupe SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 2-Door Coupe SE	24	35	$16,025	$17,170
Focus 2-Door Coupe SES	24	35	$17,489	$18,780
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	24	35	$15,387	$16,290
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	24	35	$16,025	$17,170
Focus 4-Door Sedan SEL	24	35	$17,489	$18,780
Focus 4-Door Sedan SES	24	35	$17,489	$18,780

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4-Door Sedan Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic	27	35	$15,100	$16,150
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic LE	27	35	$15,326	$16,750
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	27	35	$15,783	$17,250
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XLE	27	35	$16,149	$17,650
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XRS	22	30	$18,345	$20,050
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual	26	35	$14,352	$15,350
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S	26	35	$15,023	$16,420
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual XRS	22	30	$17,256	$18,860

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,025

$15,100

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,170

$16,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$286 / month

$269 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you've got around $15,000 to spend, the 2010 Ford Focus is a great choice, especially if you are prioritizing safety or comfort.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS.

TCC Likes

Cabin is quiet and pleasant
Interior is well designed
More standard safety features such as ABS on all models

Quieter than before
More comfortable than outgoing version
XRS edition is reasonably sporty

TCC Dislikes

Exterior design somewhat awkward
Not the most dynamically accomplished car
Coupe's backseat can be a tight squeeze

Cheap interior on base models
Cabin very tight for five adults
Dull-looking

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.3

92.0

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

50.4

53.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

48.3

43.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

175.0

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.6

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.9

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

29.6

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.6

60.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

16.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

35.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/50R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P205/50R16

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2638

2745

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/121

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

140 @ 6000

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

136 @ 4250

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

99N

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.73

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.55

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.82

4.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

2.85

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent SLA

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent MacPherson Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Stabilizer Bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

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