2018 Ford Focus vs 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2018 Ford Focus

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

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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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R-Line Automatic w/SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Jetta R-Line Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$22,316	$23,245
Jetta R-Line Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$22,316	$23,245
Jetta S Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$18,762	$19,545
Jetta S Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$18,762	$19,545
Jetta S Manual w/SULEV	30	40	$17,995	$18,745
Jetta SE Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$21,499	$22,395
Jetta SE Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$21,499	$22,395
Jetta SEL Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$23,707	$24,695
Jetta SEL Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$23,707	$24,695
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/CWP/SULEV	30	40	$26,587	$27,695
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/CWP/ULEV	30	40	$26,587	$27,695
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$26,108	$27,195
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$26,108	$27,195
Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition DSG	25	32	$26,683	$27,795
Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Manual	25	32	$25,915	$26,995
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn DSG	25	32	$28,795	$29,995
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn Manual	25	32	$28,028	$29,195
Jetta GLI S DSG	25	32	$25,723	$26,795
Jetta GLI S Manual	25	32	$24,955	$25,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,810

$22,316

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,120

$23,245

Monthly Payment Estimate

$485 / month

$387 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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5.8

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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 Volkswagen Jetta is a mild-mannered, well-equipped compact sedan.

TCC Likes

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

Docile personality
High-tech options
Good safety gear

TCC Dislikes

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

Docile personality
Breaks little new ground
Conservative, almost to a fault

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

94.7

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

57.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

105.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.7

Length, Overall (in)

172.9

185.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

33.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.2

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P205/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3640

2970

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

143

147 @ 5000

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Displacement

1.4 L/85

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

Trans Order Code

44H

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.82

3.23

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Volkswagen Jetta

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

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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