Ford Fiesta vs. Ford Focus
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Highlights
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$14,260
Starting MSRP
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$17,950
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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120 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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120 @ 6350
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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112 @ 5000
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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1.6 L/97
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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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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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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27 City / 37 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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15 X 6 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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Compact in
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 6 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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P185/60HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P185/60HR15
Front Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
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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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
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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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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Torsion Beam
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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Steering
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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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34 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
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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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37 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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58 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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85 ft³
Passenger Volume
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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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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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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98 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip 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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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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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 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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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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2,571 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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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 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
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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Safety
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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
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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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500
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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N/A
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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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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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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10 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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8 in
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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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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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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
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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2019 Ford Fiesta or the 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta is more reliable than the 2018 Ford Focus according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2019 Fiesta versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2018 Focus.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Ford Fiesta or the 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta and the 2018 Ford Focus both get 31 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Ford Fiesta or the 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus with a $14,260 starting MSRP versus a $17,950 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2019 Ford Fiesta or the 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2018 Ford Focus has a better safety rating than the 2019 Ford Fiesta according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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