Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback and Ford Focus 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 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and the Ford Focus.
When comparing the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback has the advantage in the area of base engine power. 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. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback ranges from $22,995 to $29,619 while a used 2018 Ford Focus is priced between $8,498 to $14,188.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback’s base engine makes 169 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 143 horsepower. The Corolla Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 115 miles.This gives the Ford Focus the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback the advantage in maximum range. The Corolla Hatchback uses regular unleaded, and the Focus uses electricity.
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 Corolla Hatchback, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla Hatchback has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
25214 - 30430
Starting MSRP:
23780
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
28470
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
21590 - 47100
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
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26210
Price Range:
22995 - 29619
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:
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:
519
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74561
# Good or Great Deals:
167
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Hatchback
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:
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.488426969216907
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.8 - 28.7
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
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
20 out of / 37Ranking
26 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Trim Levels
Nightshade, SE, XSE
Ford Focus Trim Levels
Electric
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp
Torque:
184 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
32 / 41 / 35
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 541 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
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)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3060 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
172 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Crush Metallic / Blue Crush Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Magnetic Gray Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Orange
Inferno
Red
Finish Line Red / Finish Line Red w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic / Classic Silver Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
White
Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl / Wind Chill Pearl w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic
Orange
Not available
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Gold
White Gold
Green
Outrageous Green Metallic Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Moonstone
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
