2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Toyota Corolla

2017 Ford Focus

2017 Toyota Corolla

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Electric Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus Electric Hatch	N/A	N/A	$27,810	$29,120
Focus RS Hatch	19	25	$34,495	$36,120
Focus S Sedan	25	34	$16,188	$16,775
Focus SE Hatch	26	38	$18,876	$19,765
Focus SE Sedan	30	40	$17,357	$18,175
Focus SEL Hatch	26	36	$20,700	$21,675
Focus SEL Sedan	26	36	$20,222	$21,175
Focus ST Hatch	22	30	$23,660	$24,775
Focus Titanium Hatch	26	36	$22,992	$24,075
Focus Titanium Sedan	26	36	$22,514	$23,575

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50th Anniversary Special Edition CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 50th Anniversary Special Edition CVT	28	35	$20,278	$21,900
Corolla L CVT	28	36	$17,484	$18,500
Corolla LE CVT	28	36	$17,532	$18,935
Corolla LE Eco CVT	30	40	$17,903	$19,335
Corolla LE Eco w/Package 1 CVT	29	38	$17,903	$19,335
Corolla SE CVT	28	35	$18,930	$20,445
Corolla SE Manual	27	35	$20,059	$21,665
Corolla XLE CVT	28	36	$20,208	$21,825
Corolla XSE CVT	28	35	$21,000	$22,680
Corolla iM CVT	28	36	$18,045	$19,490
Corolla iM Manual	27	35	$17,361	$18,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,810

$20,278

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,120

$21,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$485 / month

$365 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Focus has great road manners and scorching high-performance editions, but it's compromised by a small back seat.

The 2017 Toyota Corolla takes a well-deserved bow this year for 50 years of drama-free commuting. This model is entirely acceptable, and we're thankful for an available suite of advanced safety tech.

TCC Likes

High-performance Focus ST, hyper-performance RS
High-mpg 1.0L EcoBoost model
Titanium model takes on luxe badges

Better available safety equipment
Still a good value
More leg room for rear passengers

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Road noise

Could use a little more power
Tight head room in the rear
Look seems a little cobbled-together

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

41.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

97.5

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

59.8

Length, Overall (in)

172.9

183.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

10.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P215/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P215/45HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3640

2885

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

Regular Unleaded I-4

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

143

132 @ 6000

Displacement

1.8 L/110

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

118

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

107

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Battery Range (mi)

100

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.82

4.76

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

44H

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.48 - 0.40

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Emissions

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

5.7

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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