Compare 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2014 Ford Focus

2014 Chevrolet Cruze
2014 Ford Focus
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4-Door Sedan Automatic 1LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic 1LT 26 38 $19,113 $19,910
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2LT 26 38 $21,676 $22,580
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic Diesel 27 46 $23,985 $24,985
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic ECO 26 39 $20,284 $21,130
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS 22 35 $18,050 $18,705
Cruze 4-Door Sedan LTZ 26 38 $22,733 $23,805
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual 1LT 26 38 $18,062 $18,815
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual 2LT 26 38 $20,443 $21,295
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual ECO 28 42 $19,137 $19,935
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual LS 25 36 $16,906 $17,520
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4-Door Sedan S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S 26 36 $15,843 $16,810
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE 26 36 $17,358 $18,615
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium 26 37 $21,975 $23,565
Focus 5-Door HB SE 26 36 $17,824 $19,115
Focus 5-Door HB ST 23 32 $22,486 $24,115
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium 26 37 $22,441 $24,065
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,113
$15,843
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$19,910
$16,810
Monthly Payment Estimate
$332 / month
$280 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Chevy Cruze is comfortable and practical--and now it offers a diesel engine that can return 40 mpg in real-world use. Even without considering the top-performance ST, the 2014 Ford Focus is one of the best-driving small cars on the market--with the impression of being an accessible premium car, not a spruced-up econobox.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 26 mpg
Highway
38 mpg 36 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 -
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
52.40 52.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.76 55.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.6 90.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.90 38
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.90 53.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 41.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.00 53.9
Second Leg Room (in)
35.4 33.2
Front Head Room (in)
39.3 38.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 61.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - -
Length, Overall (in)
181.00 178.5
Height, Overall (in)
58.10 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)
70.70 71.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.0 13.2
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 9
Brake Type
Pwr Front Disc/Rear Drum
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.5 x 0.5 9
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x - TBD - 10.9
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 12.4
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.5 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.7 36
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7 -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
QYW NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QYW NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P195/65HR15
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3118 2935
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 15 X 5.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 15 X 5.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
4.25 -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 590
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850 146 @ 4450
Engine Order Code
LUV 992-1
Displacement
1.4L/83 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900 160 @ 6500
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
38 36
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 30
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.45
Trans Type
6 5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.80
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.72
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.14
Trans Order Code
MH8 44Z
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.53 3.82
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.03
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.67
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Cruze Ford Focus
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Short And Long Arm
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 5.9
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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