Hyundai Elantra vs Ford Focus
Overview | |
MSRP$20,950 | MSRP$17,225 |
Average price$14,796 | Average price$9,166 |
Listings9297 | Listings4712 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAmerican voters cite inflation and the economy among their top concerns in the fall of 2022. With interest rates rising, oil companies reporting record profits on inflated gas prices, and the average price of a new vehicle closing in on $50,000, things can look bleak and feel helpless if you need a new car now. So, what can you do? For starters, you could take a look at a roomy, safe, efficient, and technologically advanced 2023 Hyundai Elantra. Whether you want basic transportation, a 50-mpg hybrid loaded with features, or one of the best sports sedans you can buy on a budget, the 2023 Elantra lineup delivers. | |
Reviews SummaryFor as red-hot and competitive as the economy-car segment is, success in this corner of the market is based on some pretty mundane variables. It comes down to things like fuel economy, price, number and location of cupholders, ride quality, and other items. It basically has to be economical, reliable transportation for the everyday commute. There are other nuances, such as the ease of use of its controls, but success in this segment requires automotive pragmatism at its best. It's through this lens that we consider the 2016 Ford Focus. This 4-door, 5-passenger small car has been refreshed for this model year, building off the success of the third-generation car, which debuted in 2011. That was the first car under the “One Ford” plan, under which one car is sold on multiple continents in multiple markets with minimal changes. The result of the plan was a car that was much more refined than the two generations before it and positioned the Focus for the past several years as the best American Small Car. That accolade is as much about the Focus’ refinement as it is about the deficiencies of American-made competitors, including the Dodge Dart and Chevrolet Cruze. A second-generation Cruze has recently been unveiled, but it’s still too early for us to render a verdict on that car. It is import rivals, such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra, that pose the greatest threat to the new-look Focus. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City33 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 4450 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City33 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.2 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight2725 lbs | Curb Weight2960 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.8 in |
Length184.1 in | Length178.7 in |
Width71.9 in | Width80.5 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,950 | $17,225 |
Average price | $14,796 | $9,166 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | American voters cite inflation and the economy among their top concerns in the fall of 2022. With interest rates rising, oil companies reporting record profits on inflated gas prices, and the average price of a new vehicle closing in on $50,000, things can look bleak and feel helpless if you need a new car now. So, what can you do? For starters, you could take a look at a roomy, safe, efficient, and technologically advanced 2023 Hyundai Elantra. Whether you want basic transportation, a 50-mpg hybrid loaded with features, or one of the best sports sedans you can buy on a budget, the 2023 Elantra lineup delivers. | For as red-hot and competitive as the economy-car segment is, success in this corner of the market is based on some pretty mundane variables. It comes down to things like fuel economy, price, number and location of cupholders, ride quality, and other items. It basically has to be economical, reliable transportation for the everyday commute. There are other nuances, such as the ease of use of its controls, but success in this segment requires automotive pragmatism at its best. It's through this lens that we consider the 2016 Ford Focus. This 4-door, 5-passenger small car has been refreshed for this model year, building off the success of the third-generation car, which debuted in 2011. That was the first car under the “One Ford” plan, under which one car is sold on multiple continents in multiple markets with minimal changes. The result of the plan was a car that was much more refined than the two generations before it and positioned the Focus for the past several years as the best American Small Car. That accolade is as much about the Focus’ refinement as it is about the deficiencies of American-made competitors, including the Dodge Dart and Chevrolet Cruze. A second-generation Cruze has recently been unveiled, but it’s still too early for us to render a verdict on that car. It is import rivals, such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra, that pose the greatest threat to the new-look Focus. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 160 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 33 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 4450 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 160 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 33 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.2 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2725 lbs | 2960 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 178.7 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 80.5 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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