Ford Focus ST vs. Scion tC

Add new car
2018 Ford Focus ST
$25,170
See all results
2016 Scion tC
$19,385
See all results
Add new car
 
Hide similarities

Highlights

$25,170
Starting MSRP
$19,385
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
252 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

252 @ 5500
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
270 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
22 City / 30 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

Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P235/40YR18
Front Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P235/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size

Suspension

Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

37 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)
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,223 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing 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.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

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

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

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

Brakes

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

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.

Similar cars for sale

Compare the Ford Focus ST

Compare the Scion tC

Add car