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Ford Focus vs. Ford Fusion

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$17,950
Starting MSRP
$23,170
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
160 hp
Horsepower
175 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

160 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.5 L/152
Displacement
-
Displacement
146 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size

Suspension

Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

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

Measurements

42 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
179 in
Length, Overall
192 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
61 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
103 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
104 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
33 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
53 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
58 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
54 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,410 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

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

FAQ

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

The 2020 Ford Fusion is more reliable than the 2018 Ford Focus according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2020 Fusion versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2018 Focus.

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

The 2018 Ford Focus is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Ford Fusion with 31 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.

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

The 2018 Ford Focus is cheaper than the 2020 Ford Fusion with a $17,950 starting MSRP versus a $23,170 starting MSRP.

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

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

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