2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra

2017 Ford Focus

2017 Hyundai Elantra

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Electric Hatch

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

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ECO 1.4T DCT

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,810

$19,928

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,120

$20,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$485 / month

$344 / 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

0 mpg

32 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

40 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 Volume (ft³)

90.7

95.8

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.9

179.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

17.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P195/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P195/65TR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3640

2857

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

156 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

143

128 @ 5500

Engine Type

Electric

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Displacement

1.4 L/83

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

118

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

107

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Battery Range (mi)

115

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.82

4.12

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

44H

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Hyundai Elantra

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Emissions

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

5.0

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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