| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Style | 4dr sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM) |
| Base MSRP | $22,995 |
| Options on test vehicle | Tuxedo Black Metallic ($0); Rapid Spec 401A ($1,490 -- includes Titanium Premium package: leather-trimmed seats, six-way power driver seat with manual lumbar, reverse sensing system, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rearview mirror and rear armrest with storage); Voice-Activated Navigation ($795); Titanium Handling Package ($595 -- includes 18-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, summer performance tires, full-size spare tire); Titanium Winter Package ($470 -- includes all-weather floor mats, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors with puddle lamps); Interior Style Package, Tuscany Red ($450 -- includes black/red two-tone leather-trimmed seats with matching door trim inserts and front center armrest lid, red steering wheel trim. premium floor mats, red interior finish, rear 60/40-split seat with rear seat armrest, stainless-steel door sill plates); Rapid Spec 401A Discount (-$195) |
| As-tested MSRP | $26,600 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated direct-injected inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,999/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 12.0 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 160 @ 6,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 146 @ 4,450 |
| Fuel type | Flex fuel (E85 or 87-octane regular unleaded) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed dual-clutch automated manual with column shifter and lever-mounted shift button |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 3.917; II = 2.429; III = 1.436; IV = 1.021; V = 0.867; VI= 0.702 ; FD = 3.850 (I, II, V, VI); FD = 4.278 (III, IV, R) |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.7 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Pilot Sport 3 |
| Tire type | Summer, performance |
| Tire size, front | 235/40ZR18 95W |
| Tire size, rear | 235/40ZR18 95W |
| Wheel size | 18-by-8 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 10.9-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 10.7-inch solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.4 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.6 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 12.6 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.4 @ 85.4 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.3 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 28 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 110 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 68.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.91 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 39.5 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 75.0 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.5 |
| Acceleration comments | Sluggish off the line, but then the normally aspirated inline-4 pulls hard and the dual-clutch automated manual shifts quickly. Car goes into a launch mode when power-braked with stability control off and gearbox in Sport, where it holds revs at 2,800 until you release the brake; still manages only minor wheelspin. Can be shifted manually via rocker switch on console lever; blips throttle on downhifts; will not hold gears at redline. |
| Braking comments | Utterly consistent stops with excellent pedal feel. A minimum of nose dive keeps everything very stable, secure and confidence-inspiring. Tires feel like they are gripping extra hard. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Credit for excellent grip goes to the sticky summer tires, spot-on steering and a well-snubbed suspension, all delivering a minimum of understeer. Slalom: Quick, tight steering and great grip from summer tires give confidence. Suspension feels a little springy during transitions, but overall composure is excellent. Front torque vectoring helps put power down on slalom exit. Limiting factor is non-defeat stability control system, although its intervention point is thankfully high. Went a tenth quicker with traction control on versus TC off. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 52.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 63.1 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0.9, headwind |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 28 city/38 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 27.4 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 12.4 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,935 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,076 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 58/42 |
| Length (in.) | 178.5 |
| Width (in.) | 71.8 |
| Height (in.) | 57.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 61.2 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.7 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 33.2 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.0 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 53.7 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 13.2 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Front-seat standard |
| Head airbags | Standard |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard |
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