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Ford Focus vs Ford Fusion

Ford Focus vs. Ford Fusion

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Ford Focus

$569

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Ford Fusion

$581

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

Above Average

The Ford Focus Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 27th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $569 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.

Above Average

The Ford Fusion Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 18th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $581 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.

Cost

Average annual repairs total

$569

inexpensive

expensive

$581

inexpensive

expensive

Frequency

Average annual repair shop visits

0.33

not often

very often

0.33

not often

very often

Severity

Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent

13%

not urgent

urgent

12%

not urgent

urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

(53 Reviews)

(51 Reviews)

5		(6)
4		(24)
3		(12)
2		(9)
1		(2)

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The Ford Focus ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.

“This is an OK car for commuting. The road noise is terrible and very poor on the acceleration.”

467 known problems

61 known recalls

5		(13)
4		(19)
3		(14)
2		(4)
1		(1)

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The Ford Fusion ranks highest in interior and ranks lowest in value.

“We purchased this car used with about 50,000 miles on it. We chose it for the amount of interior room and excellent fuel economy. We get 20+ MPG around town and 30MPG on the highway (with 4 of us...”

“We purchased this car used with about 50,000 miles on it. We chose it for the amount of interior...”

2877 known problems

89 known recalls

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Ford Focus and the Ford Fusion are two different-sized cars from the same carmaker. The Ford Focus is a compact car, and is available as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. The Ford Fusion is a midsize four-door sedan. The Focus comes with front-wheel drive. The Fusion is available with either standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.

When comparing their standard engines, the smaller Ford Focus has 160 horsepower and the larger Ford Fusion has 175 horsepower. The Focus offers power options up to 252 horsepower in the ST performance version, while the high-performance Fusion Sport offers an impressive 325 horsepower.

If you’d like your next vehicle to help save the planet, these cars give you a broad choice. The Focus is available as a battery electric, and the Fusion can be purchased in either a conventional hybrid or a plug-in hybrid version.

Making a choice between the Ford Focus and the Ford Fusion is all about how much car you need, and the size of your budget. The Ford Focus is a well-designed compact car that does everything well and is reasonably priced. It also gives you the options of a hatchback body style and an electric drivetrain. For more interior space, more top-end power or a hybrid drive system, the Ford Fusion should make you happy, but at a higher price. Compare them both, and see which one seems a better value to you.

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