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Ford Focus vs. Scion tC

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$17,950
Starting MSRP
$19,385
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
160 hp
Horsepower
179 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

146 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.5 L/152
Displacement
-
Displacement
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
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
23 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
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
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
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

13 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
60 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
58 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
179 in
Length, Overall
177 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
104 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
53 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
36 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
38 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
88 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
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.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing 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.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
575
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

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

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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