Comparisons · 2016

2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2016 Ford Focus FWD

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 10). The 2016 Ford Focus FWD has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2016 Chevrolet Cruze leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Chevrolet Cruze7.3 l/100km
2016 Ford Focus FWD7.3 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Chevrolet Cruze170.3 g/km
2016 Ford Focus FWD172.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Chevrolet Cruze1,250 kg
2016 Ford Focus FWD1,337.2 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Chevrolet Cruze4
2016 Ford Focus FWD10
Owner complaints
2016 Chevrolet Cruze250
2016 Ford Focus FWD1,192
NCAP overall rating
2016 Chevrolet Cruze4
2016 Ford Focus FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Chevrolet Cruze2016 Ford Focus FWD
CO2170.3 g/km172.1 g/km
Complaints2501,192
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns410
Combined7.3 l/100km7.3 l/100km
Cylinders43
Displacement1,400 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4S2
Extra-urban6 l/100km6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineSingle Fuel
Gears66
Kerb weight1,250 kg1,337.2 kg
TransmissionManual 6-spdAutomatic (S6)
Urban8.4 l/100km8.4 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.