Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

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2018 Ford Focus
$17,950
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$23,390
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$17,950
Starting MSRP
$23,390
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
160 hp
Horsepower
185 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
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.4 L/144
Displacement
-
Displacement
146 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ 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 w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Compact
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

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

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
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
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

104 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
54 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
121 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
179 in
Length, Overall
191 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
38 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
42 in
Front Leg Room
46 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
53 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
58 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
61 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
33 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room

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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
800
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
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 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 )
9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (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 )

FAQ

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

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

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

The 2018 Ford Focus is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Kia Optima with 31 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.

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

The 2018 Ford Focus is cheaper than the 2020 Kia Optima with a $17,950 starting MSRP versus a $23,390 starting MSRP.

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

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

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