2013 Ford Focus vs 2013 Toyota Matrix

2013 Ford Focus

2013 Toyota Matrix

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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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5-Door Wgn Automatic L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic L FWD	25	32	$19,008	$20,115
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S AWD	20	26	$20,733	$22,415
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S FWD	21	29	$19,846	$21,455
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual L FWD	26	32	$18,216	$19,275
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual S FWD	21	28	$18,745	$20,265

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,269

$19,008

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,200

$20,115

Monthly Payment Estimate

$270 / month

$335 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

With the frugality of a Corolla and hatchback versatility, the 2013 Toyota Matrix delivers on practicality but falls short if you expect a hot hatch.

TCC Likes

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

Hatchback versatility
Comfortable ride
City-friendly maneuverability

TCC Dislikes

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

Unexciting interior trims
Road noise
Disappointing gas mileage

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

52.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

36.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

40.5

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

43.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

53.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

94.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

171.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

61.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

69.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

59.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

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)

10.94 x - TBD -

10.7 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.7

16.2

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2907

2888

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/122

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.73

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.55

Trans Order Code

44Z

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.82

4.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

5 Door Wagon

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Toyota Matrix

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.92

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.8

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

6.1

6.7

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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