2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 Toyota Corolla

2015 Ford Focus

2015 Toyota Corolla

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$16,183	$17,170
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$17,215	$18,460
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	26	38	$21,607	$23,170
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$17,681	$18,960
Focus 5-Door HB ST	23	32	$22,726	$24,370
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	26	38	$22,073	$23,670

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4-Door Sedan Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic L	27	36	$16,585	$17,550
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE	29	38	$17,189	$18,565
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO	30	42	$17,559	$18,965
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO Plus	30	40	$18,208	$19,665
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO Premium	30	40	$21,043	$22,725
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE Plus	29	38	$17,559	$18,965
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE Premium	29	38	$20,393	$22,025
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S	29	37	$17,773	$19,195
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S Plus	29	37	$18,421	$19,895
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S Premium	29	37	$21,255	$22,955
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual L	28	37	$16,018	$16,950
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S Plus	28	37	$19,902	$21,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,183

$16,585

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,170

$17,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$286 / month

$293 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Ford Focus lineup gets a clean new look for 2015, as well as a high-mileage three-cylinder engine option and revamped cabin comforts. From efficiency-minded models to the high-performance ST, it remains one of the best-driving small cars on the market.

The 2015 Toyota Corolla maintains its reputation for low running costs and frugality, but there's not a lot more beyond that, to make this a very appealing lineup.

TCC Likes

Smoother, more cohesive look
High-mpg 1.0L EcoBoost model
High-performance Focus ST

Spacious interior
Strong value for money
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Road noise

CVT models feel sluggish from a stop
Headroom is tight in back
Lacking active-safety options

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

97.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

41.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.3

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

182.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

69.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.1

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.1

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

10.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

2820

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.55

Trans Order Code

44Z

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)

3.42

2.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Toyota Corolla

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9

5.6 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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