Ford Focus vs. Scion tC

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2018 Ford Focus
$17,950
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2016 Scion tC
$19,385
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Highlights
$17,950
$19,385
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
26 City / 38 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
160 hp
179 hp
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
5
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
146 @ 4500
172 @ 4100
2.0 L/122
2.5 L/152
160 @ 6500
179 @ 6000
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
26 City / 38 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Steel
Aluminum
15 X 5.5 in
18 X 7.5 in
15 X 5.5 in
18 X 7.5 in
Compact
Compact
Steel
Steel
Steel
Aluminum
Compact in
Compact in
P195/65HR15
P225/45WR18
P195/65HR15
P225/45WR18

Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Double Wishbone
Strut
Strut
Strut
Strut
Short And Long Arm
Double Wishbone

Steering
N/A
N/A
36 ft
37 ft
N/A
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
N/A
N/A

Measurements
42 in
42 in
N/A
N/A
104 in
106 in
54 in
53 in
N/A
6 in
56 in
55 in
61 in
61 in
72 in
71 in
54 in
52 in
13 ft³
N/A
179 in
177 in
38 in
38 in
91 ft³
88 ft³
53 in
49 in
58 in
56 in
33 in
35 in
38 in
36 in
5
5
60 in
61 in

Weight & Capacity
12 gal
15 gal
N/A
N/A
2,935 lbs
3,082 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
590
575
N/A
100

Brakes
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
11 in
12 in
9 in
11 in
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
N/A
Yes
Front Disc/Rear Drum
4-Wheel Disc
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is more reliable than the 2018 Ford Focus according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2018 Focus.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2018 Ford Focus is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Scion tC with 31 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2018 Ford Focus is cheaper than the 2016 Scion tC with a $17,950 starting MSRP versus a $19,385 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2018 Ford Focus and the 2016 Scion tC both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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