Ford Focus vs. Scion tC
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Highlights
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$17,950
Starting MSRP
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$19,385
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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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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160 hp
Horsepower
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179 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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146 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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160 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
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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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 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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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front 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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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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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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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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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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Steering
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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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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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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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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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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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179 in
Length, Overall
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177 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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104 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder 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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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger 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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Weight & Capacity
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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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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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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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
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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2,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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-
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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575
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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