2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra

2017 Ford Focus

2017 Hyundai Elantra

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Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan S	25	34	$16,188	$16,775
Sedan SE	30	40	$17,357	$18,175
Hatch SE	26	38	$18,876	$19,765
Sedan SEL	26	36	$20,222	$21,175
Hatch SEL	26	36	$20,700	$21,675
Sedan Titanium	26	36	$22,514	$23,575
Hatch Titanium	26	36	$22,992	$24,075
Hatch ST	22	30	$23,660	$24,775
Hatch Electric	N/A	N/A	$27,810	$29,120
Hatch RS	19	25	$34,495	$36,120

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2.0L Manual SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.0L Manual SE	26	36	$16,621	$17,150
2.0L Automatic PZEV SE	29	38	$17,566	$18,150
2.0L Automatic SE	29	38	$17,566	$18,150
Manual	24	32	$18,121	$18,800
Automatic	24	32	$19,071	$19,800
2.0L Automatic Value Edition	28	37	$19,550	$20,250
1.4T DCT ECO	32	40	$19,928	$20,650
1.6T Manual Sport	22	30	$20,765	$21,650
2.0L Automatic Limited	28	37	$21,311	$22,350
2.0L Automatic PZEV Limited	28	37	$21,311	$22,350
1.6T Automatic Sport	26	33	$21,799	$22,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,188

$16,621

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,775

$17,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$280 / month

$286 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Focus has great road manners and scorching high-performance editions, but it's compromised by a small back seat.

We miss the brash, buzzy looks, for sure—but the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is now one of the most refined economy cars on the road.

TCC Likes

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

Tames down styling excesses
Much quieter, smoother ride
More space in an already spacious car

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Road noise

Milder styling isn't as distinctive
No gains in power
Lots of black plastic trim inside

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

95.8

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

179.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

14.4

Brakes

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P195/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P195/65TR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

2767

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

147 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

992-1

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.26

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.58

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.96

Trans Order Code

44Z

M6CF31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

0.98

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.63

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.31

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.82

4.33

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Hyundai Elantra

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.3

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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