Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla

The U.S automotive industry, at the moment, is flooded with SUVs & crossovers, but traditional sedans & hatchbacks have somehow managed to hold their ground. The Toyota Corolla, presently in its 12-generation, is one of the best-selling generations of Corolla & it is the choice of many people looking for a dependable and efficient means of transportation. The Ford Focus, albeit recently discontinued, serves as a good competitor to Corolla and is still being regarded as a good entry-level car. In-depth knowledge of the specs of both of these budget cars will help you make the right decision in case you are looking forward to buying one of these cars, which is why we have sorted out their attributes to make the buying decision easier for you.

2021 Ford Focus vs 2021 Toyota Corolla

Feature…………………………………………………………….Ford Focus…………………………………………………………………Toyota Corolla

Starting MSRP…………………………………………..$18,000 to $29,000…………………………………………………….$20,000 to $28,350
MPG…………………………………………………………26 city, 35 highway…………………………………………………..Corolla= 30 city, 39 highway
Engine…………………………………………………..160 hp/2.0L, 350 hp/2.3L………………………………….139 hp/1.8L, 169 hp/2.0L, 120hp/Hybrid)
Transmission………………………………….5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic…………………………………..6-speed manual or a CVT
Gas Tank Size………………………………………………..13.7 gallons…………………………………………………………………….13.2 gallons
Trunk Space…………………………………………………13.2 cubic feet…………………………………………….13.1 cubic feet, Hatchback: 17.8 cubic feet

Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Interior Features

The insides of both the cars are well up to date with the modern era and feature a good amount of high-quality plastics in certain areas. The Corolla, being relatively newer, has a design language that is more compatible with the current era. The ergonomics are great in both the cars as every control is well within the reach of both the persons in the front seats, which can partly be attributed to their compact size. However, the devil is in the details, so we have discussed their noteworthy interior features below:

Ford Focus Interior Features

The Ford Focus, being a bit older, has a lesser number of amenities than the Corolla but the upper trim levels do offer some additional extras such as an 8-inch touchscreen unit that supports Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. Other features include a small digital driver’s display, electronically adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering, and seats that help, to some extent, in raising the bar of the 2021 Ford Focus.

Toyota Corolla Interior Features

The Toyota Corolla, despite being generally regarded as a boring car has enough interior features for a car of its class & price. Furthermore, there is enough room for five normal adults and the trunk too is well designed to accommodate a good amount of luggage. The fully digital odometer together with a high-mounted Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & Amazon Alexa compatible infotainment system gives Corolla an upper hand over its competitors. The moonroof lets plenty of light inside the cabin and the digital climate control works on auto mode to bring the temperature to an optimum level. The interior draped in black is contrasted by blue accents that can be seen on the seats as well.

Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Safety Features

The 2021 Toyota Corolla and the Ford Focus offer great protection against impacts from any side, which is why they have been rewarded with a 5-star overall crash test rating. The Toyota Corolla, again, is two steps ahead of the Focus as it offers some of the greatest safety features as standard, some of which are an optional extra on premium cars. The Ford Focus adds some of Corolla’s standard safety tech as an optional extra which then allows it to be regarded as a safe car in 2021.

2021 Ford Focus Safety Features

All the basic features such as ABS, electronic stability control, seatbelt tensioners, and airbags are present as standard in the Focus. The airbags are a part of a secondary suite of safety tech that are complemented by the optional features mentioned below:

• Blindspot monitoring system
• Forward collision warning
• Lane-keeping assist
• Pedestrian detection with automatic emergency braking

2021 Toyota Corolla Safety Features

The new Corolla boasts a long list of safety equipment for which you don’t have to pay any extra. The lengthy array of safety features gives it a great score on the safety aspect and in a way makes it a market leader in this category. This is the reason why IIHS named the 2021 Corolla a top safety pick for its XLE & XSE versions, so without further ado, the safety features are:

• Lane keep & trace assist
• Ten airbags
• Lane departure warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Forward collision warning
• Pedestrian & traffic sign detection
• Adaptive cruise control
• Many of the advanced safety features mentioned above are a part of Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, other optional safety extras include:
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Adaptive headlights
• Rear cross-traffic alert

Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

Each car comes in different trim levels, each of which is then differentiated by the equipment they carry under their belt. The basic variants are pretty minimalist and only carry a negligible number of features, whereas, the upper and middle trims are nicely loaded with extras that help in justifying the increased price of the car.

Ford Focus Trim Levels

Available in a total of six trim levels, the Ford Focus allows the user to choose from a rather underpowered version to a souped-up 350 hp version. Understandably, the top-spec versions are also equipped with added goodies that are a must for a car competing in 2021.

Focus S sedan – $18,000
Focus SE sedan – $19,250
Focus SE hatch – $20,540
Focus SEL sedan – $21,450
Focus SEL hatch – $21,670
Focus Electric – $29,000

Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

The 2021 Corolla is available in an astounding nine variants, these long list of trim levels progressively add features delivering each segment of consumer a Corolla perfect for his needs.

Corolla L – $20,000
Corolla LE – $20,525
Corolla Hybrid LE – $23,650
Corolla SE – $22,525
Corolla SE Nightshade Edition – $23,225
Corolla SE Apex Edition – $25,220
Corolla XLE – $24,475
Corolla XSE – $25,975
Corolla XSE Apex Edition – $28,360

Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla Colors Available

The 2021 Ford Focus & the Corolla can be availed in a number of exterior colors, the Corolla, however, when compared to the Focus, is on another level as far as the exterior colors as concerned.

Ford Focus Interior & Exterior Colors

The following are the eight exterior colors in which the Ford Focus came, the interior, though, can only be availed in one color scheme, black with contrasting silver trims. The eight exterior colors are:

• Alto Blue
• White platinum
• Velocity blue
• Magnetic
• Oxford white
• Rapid red
• Iconic silver
• Agate black

Toyota Corolla Interior & Exterior Colors

A truly unending list of exterior colors available for the 2021 Corolla are mentioned below:

• Blueprint
• Super White
• Blizzard Pearl
• Black Sand Pearl
• Blue Crush Metallic
• Classic Silver Metallic
• Celestite Gray Metallic
• Barcelona Red Metallic
• Cement w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Blueprint w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Super White w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Blizzard Pearl w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Blue Crush Metallic w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Classic Silver Metallic w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Celestite Gray Metallic w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Barcelona Red Metallic w/ Black Sand Pearl Roof

The interior may not be available in as many colors as the exterior, but it definitely has enough shades to make the 2021 Corolla a lively car:

• Macadamia/Beige Fabric
• Black Fabric
• Light Gray/Moonstone Fabric
• Macadamia/Beige SofTex
• Blue/Black SofTex

D’Orazio Ford

We hope that this comparison has given you a closer look at the features that each of these car models provides. Although they can look quite similar at first, after taking a closer look at each, you notice all the differences between each model. The best way to decide on which model car you would like to purchase is to take them both for a test drive. If you would like more information on these models, contact D’Orazio Ford today by filling out the contact form below. We are located in Wilmington, IL and hope to see you soon if you are located close by!