2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

2015 Ford Focus

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$16,183	$17,170
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$17,215	$18,460
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	26	38	$21,607	$23,170
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$17,681	$18,960
Focus 5-Door HB ST	23	32	$22,726	$24,370
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	26	38	$22,073	$23,670

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4-Door Sedan CVT ES FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT ES FWD	26	34	$17,522	$18,295
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT GT FWD	23	30	$20,683	$21,595
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT SE AWD	22	29	$20,109	$20,995
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual ES FWD	25	34	$16,660	$17,395
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual GT FWD	22	31	$19,725	$20,595
Lancer 4-Door Sedan TC-SST Ralliart AWD	18	25	$28,249	$29,495
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan Manual Final Edition	17	23	$36,391	$37,995
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan Manual GSR	17	23	$33,038	$34,495
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan TC-SST MR	17	22	$37,349	$38,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,183

$17,522

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,170

$18,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$286 / month

$305 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Ford Focus lineup gets a clean new look for 2015, as well as a high-mileage three-cylinder engine option and revamped cabin comforts. From efficiency-minded models to the high-performance ST, it remains one of the best-driving small cars on the market.

A lack of refinement and a poor interior will limit shoppers' interest in lower-trim Lancer models, but the Ralliart and Evolution cars both offer thrilling performance for any climate.

TCC Likes

Smoother, more cohesive look
High-mpg 1.0L EcoBoost model
High-performance Focus ST

Supportive front seats
Excellent steering and handling
Versatility (Sportback)

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Road noise

Unimpressive gas mileage
Plasticky interior
Cabin noise

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

93.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

54.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

103.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

69.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.2

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

180

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

12.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

15.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

2954

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

992-1

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

148 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.42

2.35 - 0.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

5.41

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

1.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

Trans Order Code

44Z

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Mitsubishi Lancer

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9

6.1

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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