2013 Dodge Dart vs 2013 Ford Focus

2013 Dodge Dart

2013 Ford Focus

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4-Door Sedan Aero

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Dart 4-Door Sedan Aero	28	41	$15,974	$15,995
Dart 4-Door Sedan GT	23	33	$19,550	$19,995
Dart 4-Door Sedan Limited	25	36	$19,550	$19,995
Dart 4-Door Sedan Rallye	25	36	$17,674	$17,995
Dart 4-Door Sedan SE	25	36	$15,974	$15,995
Dart 4-Door Sedan SXT	25	36	$17,674	$17,995

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$15,269	$16,200
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$16,972	$18,200
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	27	38	$21,634	$23,200
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$17,904	$19,200
Focus 5-Door HB ST	23	32	$22,100	$23,700
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	27	38	$22,567	$24,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,974

$15,269

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,995

$16,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$267 / month

$270 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Remember the Neon? The 2013 Dodge Dart brings some of the same passion back to Chrysler's compact-car lineup.

Whether or not you consider the exciting new ST performance model, the 2013 Ford Focus lineup is evidence that small cars don't have to feel so appliance-like.

TCC Likes

Distinctive, sporty styling
Surprising interior space
Comfortable seating position

Excellent handling and steering
Composed, refined ride
Focus ST is a hoot

TCC Dislikes

Anemic base engine
Tire roar on certain roads
Gas mileage only average

Instrument panel design robs space
Cluttered audio controls (base layout)
Moderate road noise

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.100

53.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.200

41.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.200

90.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.800

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.200

33.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.600

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.600

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.200

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.000

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.700

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.600

60.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.400

104.3

Liftover Height (in)

29.700

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.000

71.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.700

61.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

183.900

178.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.100

13.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.393 x 0.393

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.97 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.007 x 1.102

10.94 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.800

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Dual Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.000

14.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TP3

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

205/55R16

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

TP3

Front Tire Size

205/55R16

P195/65R15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3186

2907

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.0

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.0

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.100

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6400

160 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 4600

146 @ 4450

Engine Order Code

ECK

Displacement

2.0L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.000

3.73

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.110

2.14

Trans Order Code

DE1

44Z

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.970

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.620

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.900

3.67

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.360

1.45

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.750

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Dart

Ford Focus

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

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)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.92

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Emissions

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

5.7

6.1

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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