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Ford Focus Hatchback
2018 Ford Focus Hatchback
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$20,540
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6
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Ford Focus ST
2018 Ford Focus ST
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$25,170
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Scion tC
2016 Scion tC
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$19,385
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 38 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
44.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
44.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Ford Focus Hatchback
2015-2018 Ford Focus Hatchback Rear Three-Quarter Right Side View
2015-2018 Ford Focus Hatchback Central Console
39
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Ford Focus ST
2015-2018 Ford Focus ST Rear View Driving
2015-2018 Ford Focus ST Dashboard
42
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Scion tC
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
252 hp @ 5500 rpm
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
146 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
270 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,948 lbs
3,223 lbs
3,082 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
25 MPG
26 MPG
City
26 MPG
22 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
30 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.7 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
12.4 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
322.4 miles
272.8 miles
333.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
471.2 miles
372 miles
449.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
171.6 in
171.7 in
176.6 in
Height
57.7 in
58.4 in
55.7 in
Max Width
71.8 in
71.7 in
70.7 in
Front Width
61.2 in
61.2 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
60.4 in
60.4 in
61.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
104.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.9 in
41.9 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.3 in
39.1 in
37.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
55.6 in
55.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.9 in
53.9 in
52.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.2 in
33.4 in
34.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.9 in
37.9 in
36.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.7 in
52.6 in
52.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
52.7 in
52.8 in
48.5 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
23.8 ft³
23.8 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
44.8 ft³
44.8 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36 ft
37.4 ft
37.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
16" x 6"
18" x 7"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6"
18" x 7"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Short And Long Arm
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55HR16
P235/40YR18
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire
P215/55HR16
P235/40YR18
P225/45WR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Full-Size
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Lightning Blue Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black
  • White Gold Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black
  • Absolutely Red
  • Black
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Cement
  • Cosmic Gray Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Outrageous Green Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Triple Yellow Tri-Coat
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
N/A
  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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