2017 Toyota Corolla vs 2017 Ford Focus

What Are the Advantages of the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

A fun-to-drive design and frugal fuel-economy ratings are highlights of the Toyota Corolla and are key aspects of this 2017 Toyota Corolla vs 2017 Ford Focus comparison. Toyota Corolla models employ a standard 132-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with an ultra-efficient Continuously Variable Transmission to achieve 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. An upgrade to the fuel-efficient LE Eco grade employs Valvematic technology to improve power output to 140 horsepower and fuel-economy ratings to an incredible 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

Ford Focus models counter with a 160-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with a five-speed manual transmission or an available six-speed dual-clutch automatic. Married to the five-speed manual gearbox, the Ford Focus makes a lackluster 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Drivers can upgrade performance with the addition of a fuel-efficient 123-horsepower 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine that makes a similar 30 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The performance-tuned Focus ST and Focus RS promise to amp up power, but represent a significant increase in price.

Value and comfort are key elements of the Toyota Corolla design that the Ford Focus cannot match. A spacious cabin provides 97.5 cubic feet of passenger space that features a best-in-class 41.4 inches of legroom for rear passengers. The Ford Focus may feel cramped in comparison with just 90 cubic feet of passenger space and a claustrophobic 33.2 inches of rear legroom. With a standard Toyota Entune 6.1-inch touchscreen interface, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera and Siri® Eyes Free technology, the Toyota Corolla delivers an elite level of value that the Ford Focus cannot match in standard configurations.