Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Focus

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2020 Chevrolet Sonic
$16,720
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$16,720
Starting MSRP
$17,950
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
138 hp
Horsepower
160 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

148 @ 1850
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
146 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
1.4L/83
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
138 @ 4900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
15 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P195/65R15
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
15 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
T115/70R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Electric Pwr Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

99 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
174 in
Length, Overall
179 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
51 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
52 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
59 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
39 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
35 in
Second Leg Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
59 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
60 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,857 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
438
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2018 Ford Focus?

The 2018 Ford Focus is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2018 Focus versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2020 Sonic.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2018 Ford Focus?

The 2018 Ford Focus is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic with 31 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2018 Ford Focus?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus with a $16,720 starting MSRP versus a $17,950 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2018 Ford Focus?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic and the 2018 Ford Focus both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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