Dodge Avenger vs Ford Focus
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Ford Focus
Overview
| Spec | Dodge AvengerSE | Ford FocusS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | S |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2014 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge AvengerSE | Ford FocusS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,595 | $17,950 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge AvengerSE | Ford FocusS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.9 gal (best) | 12.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge AvengerSE | Ford FocusS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 173 hp (best) | 160 hp |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft (best) | 146 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge AvengerSE | Ford FocusS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.5 cu ft (best) | 13.2 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,400 lbs | 2,928 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in (best) | 104.3 in |
| Length | 192.6 in (best) | 178.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in (best) | 71.8 in |
| Height | 58.4 in (best) | 57.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge AvengerSE | Ford FocusS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 2 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Dodge Avenger | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $20,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $17,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SXT $23,295 MSRP | SE $19,245 MSRP |
| 3 | R/T $25,795 MSRP | SE $20,540 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SEL $21,870 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SEL $22,070 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Titanium $24,270 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Titanium $24,470 MSRP |
| 8 | — | ST $25,170 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Electric $29,120 MSRP |
| 10 | — | RS $41,120 MSRP |