2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Ford Focus

2014 Hyundai Elantra

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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

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4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited	27	37	$20,719	$21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited PZEV	27	37	$20,719	$21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic SE	28	38	$17,582	$18,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport	24	35	$21,704	$22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport PZEV	24	34	$21,704	$22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual SE	27	37	$16,687	$17,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport	24	34	$20,766	$21,700
Elantra Coupe 2-Door	24	34	$18,972	$19,600
Elantra Coupe 2-Door PZEV	24	34	$18,972	$19,600
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic	24	33	$19,024	$19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic w/Blue Int	24	33	$19,024	$19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual	24	34	$18,074	$18,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual w/Blue Int	24	34	$18,074	$18,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,843

$20,719

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,810

$21,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$280 / month

$361 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The Hyundai Elantra already had the bases covered--we'll see if a new engine and new tuning draws it even closer to best in class.

TCC Likes

Precise steering, deft handling
Composed, refined ride
Focus ST is a hoot

Fresh looks still, three years on
Very good fuel economy
Trio of body styles

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Pricer than other compacts

Tight rear headroom on all versions

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

95.6

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

33.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

43.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

61.1

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

56.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

14.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

12.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P215/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P215/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

2818

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

130 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

145 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

4.44

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.82

2.94

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.83

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.72

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.73

Trans Order Code

44Z

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Hyundai Elantra

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9

5.8

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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