Ford Focus vs. Toyota GR Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Focus and Toyota GR Corolla contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Focus and the Toyota GR Corolla.
When comparing the Ford Focus's and the Toyota GR Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota GR Corolla has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus's and the Toyota GR Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Toyota GR Corolla.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Focus ranges from $8,498 to $14,188 while a used 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is priced between $37,565 to $47,050.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 143 horsepower, and the Toyota GR Corolla base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 115 miles. The GR Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles.This gives the Ford Focus the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota GR Corolla the advantage in maximum range. The Focus uses electricity, and the GR Corolla uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Focus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Toyota GR Corolla has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
31145
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
29120 - 36620
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
40694 - 49971
Starting MSRP:
39160
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
28470
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
21590 - 47100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11750
Price Range:
8498 - 14188
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
12973
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
11750 - 15214
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
472
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84839
# Good or Great Deals:
174
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
42137
Price Range:
37565 - 47050
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
30314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
22070 - 52316
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota GR Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota GR Corolla
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
12.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.8 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3336557019878184
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.6 - 4.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.499690436367617
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.8 - 28.7
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota GR Corolla Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Focus Trim Levels
Electric
Toyota GR Corolla Trim Levels
Core, Premium, Premium Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp
Torque:
184 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
118 / 96 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
115 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
33.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3622 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
172.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3274 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Green
Outrageous Green Metallic Clearcoat
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Not available
White
Ice Cap
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
