Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Focus
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Highlights
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$16,720
Starting MSRP
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$17,950
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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138 hp
Horsepower
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160 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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148 @ 1850
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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146 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.4L/83
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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138 @ 4900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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160 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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T115/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P195/65R15
Front Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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Electric Pwr Steering
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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99 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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174 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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60 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,857 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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438
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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