Ford Focus ST vs. Scion tC
$25,170
$19,385
Highlights
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$25,170
|
$19,385
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
252 hp
|
179 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
270 @ 2500
|
172 @ 4100
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.5 L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
252 @ 5500
|
179 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/40YR18
|
P225/45WR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/40YR18
|
P225/45WR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Full-Size in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short And Long Arm
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
52 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
106 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
36 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Length, Overall |
172 in
|
177 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
88 ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
35 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
49 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
45 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
24 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,223 lbs
|
3,082 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
590
|
575
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2018 Ford Focus ST and the 2016 Scion tC are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with 26 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $25,170 starting MSRP.
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