2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2012 Ford Focus

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

2012 Ford Focus

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4-Door Sedan ECO

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cruze 4-Door Sedan ECO	28	42	$18,552	$19,325
Cruze 4-Door Sedan LS	25	36	$16,212	$16,800
Cruze 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	26	38	$17,812	$18,555
Cruze 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	26	38	$19,857	$20,685
Cruze 4-Door Sedan LTZ	26	38	$22,146	$23,190

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$15,635	$16,500
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$16,380	$17,500
Focus 4-Door Sedan SEL	28	38	$19,110	$20,500
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	28	38	$20,657	$22,200
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$17,108	$18,300
Focus 5-Door HB SEL	28	38	$19,838	$21,300
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	28	38	$21,112	$22,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,552

$15,635

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,325

$16,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$322 / month

$275 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a practical, comfortable, fuel-efficient, and a strong value, but it does lack the nimble, tossable feel that some small-car fans appreciate.

With the 2012 Focus, Ford shows that small cars don't have to feel so banal, with charismatic compacts that are more satisfying to drive, more luxurious, and better-equipped.

TCC Likes

Firm but comfortable ride
Gas mileage
Pleasing materials and trims

Awesome poise and handling
Good steering feel
Firm but supple ride

TCC Dislikes

Unremarkable exterior
Climate controls placed too low
Not much driving excitement

Seats don't fold neatly
Moderate road noise
Cluttered audio controls (base layout)

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

42 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Car

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

38.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

53.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

43.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.6

90.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

104.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

71.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

61.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

181.0

178.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

13.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

8.98 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

10.94 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

Four-Wheel

4-wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.6

12.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

36.0

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.5

14.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

5GN

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P195/60R15

Rear Tire Order Code

5GN

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P195/65R15

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3011

2857

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

6.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

160 @ 6500

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

146 @ 4450

Engine Order Code

LUJ

Displacement

1.4L/83

2.0L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.80

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.82

3.72

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.16

2.14

Trans Order Code

MF3

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.83

3.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.27

3.67

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.45

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Cruze

Ford Focus

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

0.93

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

SLA

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.75

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7

6.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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