Ford Focus RS vs. Scion tC
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Highlights
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$41,120
Starting MSRP
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$19,385
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium 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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19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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350 hp
Horsepower
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179 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All 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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Intercooled Turbo Premium 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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350 @ 6000
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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350 @ 3200
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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2.3 L/138
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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M/T
6-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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19 City / 26 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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Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P235/35YR19
Front Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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19 X 8 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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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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19 X 8 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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P235/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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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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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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Steering
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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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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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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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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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37 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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Measurements
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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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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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104 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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39 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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58 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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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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173 in
Length, Overall
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177 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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62 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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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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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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45 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Weight & Capacity
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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
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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14 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
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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3,434 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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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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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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Optional
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
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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N/A
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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12 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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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14 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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2018 Ford Focus RS is more reliable than the 2016 Scion tC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2018 Focus RS versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Ford Focus RS with 26 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus RS with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $41,120 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC has a better safety rating than the 2018 Ford Focus RS according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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