Ford Focus Mk1 or Toyota Corolla E120?

1998–2004 vs 2002–2007 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Focus Mk1 4,442 mm, Corolla E120 4,530 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk1 500 l, Corolla E120 461 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk1 5.1 l/100 km, Corolla E120 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk1 55–158 kW, Corolla E120 66–141 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk1 17 items (Ambiente), Corolla E120 21 items (Terra).
On Autodrom: Corolla E120 from €7,500 (1 listing); no Focus Mk1 is listed right now.

Ford Focus Mk11998–2004 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, CLSpecifications →Listings →

Toyota Corolla E1202002–2007 · 9 engines · Terra, Luna, Sol, TSSpecifications →1 listing from €7,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk11998–2004no listings	Toyota Corolla E1202002–20071 listing · from €7,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm–4,442 mm	Length4,180 mm–4,530 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,772 mm	Width1,710 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,481 mm	Height1,470 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,615 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–500 l	Trunk volume289 l–461 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,093 kg–1,260 kg	Curb weight1,140 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2004	Production years2002–2007
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–158 kW (75–215 hp)	Power66–141 kW (90–192 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.8 TDCi 115	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.4 D-4D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 RS	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 1.8 TS
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Terra
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim21 · Terra
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · ST170	Items in the top trim32 · Sol
Equipment · Comfort2 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Focus Mk1 or Toyota Corolla E120?

Length: Toyota Corolla E120 4,530 mm, Ford Focus Mk1 4,442 mm (a 88 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,615 mm. Boot: 461 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Focus Mk1 or Toyota Corolla E120?

The most frugal Ford Focus Mk1 uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.8 TDCi 115); the most frugal Toyota Corolla E120 4.9 l/100 km (1.4 D-4D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Focus Mk1 or Toyota Corolla E120?

The strongest Ford Focus Mk1 makes 158 kW (215 hp) (2.0 RS); the strongest Toyota Corolla E120 141 kW (192 hp) (1.8 TS).

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