Comparisons · 2018

2018 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2018 Ford Focus FWD

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze uses less fuel: 6.4 against 6.9 l/100km, about 7% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Ford Focus FWD costs about $2,157 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year, because the 2018 Ford Focus FWD requires premium fuel. The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 7). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2018 Chevrolet Cruze leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

Chevrolet2018 Chevrolet CruzeFull specifications →vsFord2018 Ford Focus FWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Chevrolet Cruze6.4 l/100km
2018 Ford Focus FWD6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Chevrolet Cruze170.3 g/km
2018 Ford Focus FWD164 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Chevrolet Cruze1,312 kg
2018 Ford Focus FWD1,380.3 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Chevrolet Cruze3
2018 Ford Focus FWD7
Owner complaints
2018 Chevrolet Cruze109
2018 Ford Focus FWD835
NCAP overall rating
2018 Chevrolet Cruze5
2018 Ford Focus FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Chevrolet Cruze2018 Ford Focus FWD
CO2170.3 g/km164 g/km
Combined6.4 l/100km6.9 l/100km
Complaints109835
Recall campaigns37
Cylinders43
Displacement1,600 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3SULEV30
Extra-urban4.5 l/100km5.9 l/100km
FuelDieselRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight2,199.9 kg1,809.8 kg
Kerb weight1,312 kg1,380.3 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionManual 6-spdManual 6-spd
Urban7.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km

More on these cars

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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.

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