2016 Dodge Dart vs 2016 Ford Focus

2016 Dodge Dart

2016 Ford Focus

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4-Door Sedan Aero

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Dart 4-Door Sedan Aero	28	41	$20,875	$21,095
Dart 4-Door Sedan GT	23	33	$21,825	$22,095
Dart 4-Door Sedan GT Sport	23	33	$21,160	$21,395
Dart 4-Door Sedan GT Sport Blacktop	23	33	$21,160	$21,395
Dart 4-Door Sedan Limited	23	35	$24,010	$24,395
Dart 4-Door Sedan SE	25	36	$16,895	$16,995
Dart 4-Door Sedan SXT	22	35	$19,260	$19,395
Dart 4-Door Sedan SXT Sport	25	36	$18,264	$18,395
Dart 4-Door Sedan SXT Sport Blacktop	25	36	$18,264	$18,395
Dart 4-Door Sedan SXT Sport Rallye	25	36	$18,264	$18,395
Dart 4-Door Sedan Turbo	25	41	$18,264	$18,395

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$16,622	$17,225
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$17,681	$18,515
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	26	38	$22,180	$23,225
Focus 5-Door HB RS	19	25	$34,285	$35,900
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$18,159	$19,015
Focus 5-Door HB ST	22	31	$23,326	$24,425
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	26	38	$22,657	$23,725

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,875

$16,622

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,095

$17,225

Monthly Payment Estimate

$352 / month

$287 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Dodge Dart offers great styling, spacious interior, and good equipment set; but not all versions live up to the sporty performance (or good gas mileage) that the design might suggest.

From efficiency-minded models to the high-performance ST, the 2016 Ford Focus remains one of the best-driving small cars on the market.

TCC Likes

Class-leading safety ratings
Good seating position
Sporty, distinctive styling

High-performance Focus ST, hyper-performance RS
High-mpg 1.0L EcoBoost model
Titanium model takes on luxe badges

TCC Dislikes

Lackluster gas mileage
Anemic base engine
Road noise and tire roar

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Road noise

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

90.7

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

53.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

33.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

61.2

Liftover Height (in)

29.7

Length, Overall (in)

183.9

178.5

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.4

104.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

13.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

TVR

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TVR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3081

2935

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

146 @ 4450

Engine Order Code

EAF

992-1

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

160 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.90

3.42

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

3.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.80

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.14

Trans Order Code

DE1

44Z

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Dart

Ford Focus

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.5

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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