Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Fusion Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Corolla is markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Fusion. The Ford Fusion will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Toyota Corolla will. With respect to fuel economy, the Toyota Corolla bests the Ford Fusion. As far as MSRP, the Ford Fusion costs markedly more than the Toyota Corolla. The Ford Fusion will cost you a bunch of money in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Fusion.

Utility
The Toyota Corolla and the Ford Fusion can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford Fusion than with the Toyota Corolla, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the Ford Fusion, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford make it quite a bit more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota Corolla.

Dimensions
The Ford Fusion is quite a bit heavier than the Toyota Corolla. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Fusion than the Toyota Corolla because of its more capacious tank. The Toyota Corolla and the Ford Fusion compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Ford Fusion packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Corolla down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Ford Fusion has quite a bit wider tires than the Toyota Corolla. Note that wider tires could look and feel better, while smaller tires might improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Corolla is quite certainly nimbler than the Ford, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford Fusion has a larger engine than the Toyota Corolla. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Fusion is substantially more powerful than the Toyota. The Ford packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Corolla in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Overview
The Ford Fusion and the Toyota Corolla have the same basic warranty.