2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 Subaru WRX

2015 Ford Focus

2015 Subaru WRX

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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 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
WRX 4-Door Sedan CVT Limited	19	25	$29,332	$31,195
WRX 4-Door Sedan CVT Premium	19	25	$27,948	$29,695
WRX 4-Door Sedan Manual	21	28	$24,817	$26,295
WRX 4-Door Sedan Manual Limited	21	28	$28,232	$29,995
WRX 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium	21	28	$26,848	$28,495
WRX STI 4-Door Sedan	17	23	$32,635	$34,495
WRX STI 4-Door Sedan Launch Edition	17	23	$35,332	$37,395
WRX STI 4-Door Sedan Limited	17	23	$36,355	$38,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,183

$29,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,170

$31,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$286 / month

$520 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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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.

The 2015 Subaru WRX is no quicker than before, but beautifully balanced handling and spot-on steering are better than ever.

TCC Likes

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

Gutsy turbo four-cylinder
Saving the manuals--adding gears, even
Two flavors of all-wheel drive

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Road noise

Doesn't look like it drives
Infotainment is kludgy
Wind and road noise

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

93.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

43.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.2

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

180.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

12.4

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

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P235/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P235/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

3450

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

17 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

17 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

992-1

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

268 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

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)

3.42

3.50 - 1.03

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

2.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

Trans Order Code

44Z

CVT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Subaru WRX

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9

8.4

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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