Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Focus
Highlights
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,720
|
$17,950
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
138 hp
|
160 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
148 @ 1850
|
146 @ 4500
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
138 @ 4900
|
160 @ 6500
|
| Displacement |
1.4L/83
|
2.0 L/122
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65R15
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x -TBD- in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70R16
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65R15
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x -TBD- in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
|
Short And Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Short And Long Arm
|
Steering
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Pwr Steering
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
179 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
60 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
72 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
60 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
61 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
91 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
13 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
51 in
|
54 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
99 in
|
104 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
33 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,857 lbs
|
2,935 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
438
|
590
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
9 in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.8 x 1.0 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
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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