Comparisons · 2016

2016 Ford Focus FWD vs 2016 Hyundai Veloster

The 2016 Ford Focus FWD uses less fuel: 7.3 against 8.4 l/100km, about 13% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Ford Focus FWD costs about $976 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 10). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 16 specifications compared.

Ford2016 Ford Focus FWDFull specifications →vsHyundai2016 Hyundai VelosterFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Ford Focus FWD7.3 l/100km
2016 Hyundai Veloster8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Ford Focus FWD172.1 g/km
2016 Hyundai Veloster199.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Ford Focus FWD1,337.2 kg
2016 Hyundai Veloster1,172 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Ford Focus FWD10
2016 Hyundai Veloster1
Owner complaints
2016 Ford Focus FWD1,192
2016 Hyundai Veloster222
NCAP overall rating
2016 Ford Focus FWD5
2016 Hyundai Veloster5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Ford Focus FWD2016 Hyundai Veloster
CO2172.1 g/km199.5 g/km
Combined7.3 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints1,192222
Recall campaigns101
Cylinders34
Displacement2,000 cc1,600 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardS2U2
Extra-urban6 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelSingle FuelRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight1,474.2 kg1,839.8 kg
Kerb weight1,337.2 kg1,172 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Manual 6-spd
Urban8.4 l/100km9.4 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.

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