2018 Ford Focus vs 2018 Toyota Corolla

If you're on a tight budget and are looking for an affordable, yet feature-rich compact car, then we highly recommend the 2018 Ford Focus. There's much to like about the new Focus, including its sophisticated engine options, impressive driving characteristics, refined and comfortable interior, and many advanced technologies. See how the new Focus favorably stacks up against the compact car competition in this 2018 Ford Focus vs 2018 Toyota Corolla comparison.

On the performance front, the 2018 Focus easily outmuscles the 2018 Corolla. Buyers of the Focus have a choice of three state-of-the-art engines. This includes the 2.0L Ti-VCT I-4 (160-hp; 146 lb-ft of torque), 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 (123-hp; 125 lb-ft of torque), and 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 (252-hp; 270 lb-ft of torque). In comparison, the 2018 Corolla only offers a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine (132-hp; 128 lb-ft/140-hp; 126 lb-ft of torque for the Valvematic technology version). Also, if you're looking for an efficient ride, the 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 in the Focus gets an estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg, compared to 40 hwy mpg for the highest available fuel economy for the Corolla.