2017 Ford Focus vs. Its Competition

2017 Ford Focus
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

If you're looking for a hot hatch at bargain prices, stop at the Focus ST.

It's less expensive, better balanced and more tolerable on a daily basis than the outrageous RS.

2017 Ford Focus2017 Ford Focus
Browse Used Listings		2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch2017 Chevrolet Cruze
Browse Used Listings		2017 Honda Civic Si First Drive2017 Honda Civic
Browse Used Listings		2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport2017 Hyundai Elantra
Browse Used Listings		2017 Mazda MAZDA32017 Mazda MAZDA3
Browse Used Listings		2017 Volkswagen Golf2017 Volkswagen Golf
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Quick Specs
6.3
The 2017 Ford Focus has great road manners and scorching high-performance editions, but it's compromised by a small back seat.
6.8
The 2017 Chevy Cruze adds a hatch to the family that retains the same good ride and ample space, without being boomy or loud.
7.8
The 2017 Honda Civic gains a hatchback body this year, but we were already sold. It's a very good compact car.
6.8
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.
7.3
The 2017 Mazda 3 is near the top of our favorite compact cars on sale today. Its good performance, good fuel economy, and good value make for a very good car.
6.5
There's a Golf for nearly every taste and need—Golf, Golf GTI, Golf SportWagen— and don't forget about the EV eGolf, which is very balanced and fun to drive.
MSRP From     
$16,775$16,975$18,740$17,150$17,845$19,895
Gas Mileage     
19 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy28 MPG City / 52 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas I4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Compact CarsMidsize CarsMid-Size CarsMid-Size CarsCompact CarsCompact Cars
Style Name     
S Sedan4-Door Sedan 1.4L L w/1SMLX ManualSE 2.0L Manual (Ulsan)Sport Manual1.8T 4-Door S Manual
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/A4N/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanSedanSedanSedanHatchback
Transmission     
Manual w/ODManualManual w/ODManual w/ODManual w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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