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2018 Ford Focus
MSRP $17,678 - $58,988
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $22,195 - $32,495
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Mechanical
Engine
Electric Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
Gas/Electric I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement
2.3 L/138 2.0 L/122 1.0 L/61
1.8L/110 1.5L/91 2.0L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
143 hp 350 hp @ 6000 rpm 160 hp @ 6500 rpm 123 hp @ 6000 rpm 252 hp @ 5500 rpm
124 hp @ 5000 rpm 160 hp @ 5700 rpm 250 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb 350 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 146 ft-lb @ 4450 rpm 125 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 270 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm
129 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 2500-3000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2000-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Manual 5-Speed Manual 6-Speed PowerShift Automatic 6-Speed PowerShift Automatic -inc: SelectShift (SST w/thumb switch on gear shifter)
Transmission, two-motor drive unit, automatic Transmission, 6-speed automatic Transmission, 9-speed automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Battery Electric Gasoline
Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
4.8 - 10.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 9.0 L/100 km
5.5 - 7.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
4.8 - 10.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
46.9 - 52.6 L
49.0 - 60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Standard
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
973 - 993 mm
993 mm
Front Leg Room
1,064 - 1,095 mm
1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,412 mm
1,486 mm
Rear Head Room
963 - 965 mm
953 mm
Rear Leg Room
843 - 851 mm
968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,336 - 1,364 mm
1,450 mm
Trunk Volume
374 L
328 - 447 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
2,830 mm
Length, Overall
4,359 - 4,534 mm
4,923 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,821 - 1,824 mm
1,854 mm
Height, Overall
1,466 - 1,488 mm
1,463 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,331 - 1,643 kg
1,400 - 1,568 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/50HR17 225/40VR18 P235/35YR19 P195/65HR15 P215/50HR17 P215/55HR16 R18 P235/40YR18
P225/55R17 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
Rear Tire Size
P225/50HR17 225/40VR18 P235/35YR19 P195/65HR15 P215/50HR17 P215/55HR16 R18 P235/40YR18
P225/55R17 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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