Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid 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 Hybrid and the Ford Focus.
When comparing the Toyota Corolla Hybrid's and the Ford Focus'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, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid ranges from $24,466 to $30,506 while a used 2018 Ford Focus is priced between $10,261 to $16,674.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 143 horsepower.
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, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Ford Focus are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
24683 - 30262
Starting MSRP:
23500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
25900
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
23500 - 27950
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:
27111
Price Range:
24466 - 30506
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
30862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
27111 - 36636
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
307
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20153
# Good or Great Deals:
67
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13861
Price Range:
10261 - 16674
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
15466
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
13861 - 17570
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
385
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77021
# Good or Great Deals:
121
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.437145 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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 Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
2.5 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.562603391667132
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.3 - 4.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.426340541590604
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.7 - 4.4
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
16 out of / 25Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
25 out of / 25Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE
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:
138 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 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:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 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:
2850 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
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
Blueprint
Gray
Celestite / Underground
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic
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
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
