2018 Ford Focus vs 2019 Kia Forte

2018 Ford Focus

2019 Kia Forte

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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	26	$39,270	$41,120
Focus S Sedan	25	34	$17,323	$17,950
Focus SE Hatch	26	38	$19,615	$20,540
Focus SE Sedan	30	40	$18,378	$19,245
Focus SEL Hatch	24	34	$21,077	$22,070
Focus SEL Sedan	24	34	$20,886	$21,870
Focus ST Hatch	22	30	$24,038	$25,170
Focus Titanium Hatch	24	34	$23,369	$24,470
Focus Titanium Sedan	24	34	$23,178	$24,270

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte EX IVT	30	40	$21,001	$21,990
Forte FE IVT	31	41	$18,036	$18,690
Forte FE Manual	27	37	$17,168	$17,790
Forte LXS IVT	30	40	$18,519	$19,190
Forte S IVT	30	40	$19,377	$20,290

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,810

$21,001

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,120

$21,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$485 / month

$367 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford Focus is irony on wheels: it comes in a dizzying range of models, of which the SEL and ST are our picks.

The 2019 Kia Forte pairs stylish good looks with a lot of features, making it a compact sedan standout.

TCC Likes

Sweet ST, schizo RS
High-economy 3-cylinder
Ride quality on non-performance models

Long hood, short trunk shape
Lots of safety and tech for money
Good fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Convoluted dash
Tiny audio controls on base models
Lots of tire noise

Not particularly quick
Some rivals are cheaper to start
Base Forte FE hardly lavish

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

30 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

51.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.9

182.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

33.2

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

34.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P225/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3640

2903

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

143

147 @ 6200

Engine Type

Electric

Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement

2.0 L/122

Fuel System

MPI

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

115

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

118

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

107

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.82

4.89

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

44H

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Kia Forte

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

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Emissions

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

5.2

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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