Which is better: 2018 Ford Focus or 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Ford Focus vs 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2018 Ford Focus or 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer starts lower at $17,795. Live Ford Focus listings start at $6,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Ford Focus or 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,795).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Ford Focus or 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2018 Ford Focus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (34).

Which has better electricRangeMi: 2018 Ford Focus or 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2018 Ford Focus leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (115).

Which has better horsepower: 2018 Ford Focus or 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2018 Ford Focus leads on horsepower in this comparison (350).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Ford Focus vs 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Focus (5/5 NHTSA overall); Mitsubishi Lancer (4/5 NHTSA overall).

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Ford Focus vs Mitsubishi Lancer

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2018 Ford Focus

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Overview

Spec	Ford FocusS	Mitsubishi LancerES
Selected trim	S	ES
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2018	2017

Pricing & market

Spec	Ford FocusS	Mitsubishi LancerES
MSRP	$17,950	$17,795 (best)
Lowest listing price	$6,423 (best)	—
Median listing price	$9,856 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$15,717 (best)	—
For sale now	4 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ford FocusS	Mitsubishi LancerES
Combined MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG
City MPG	25 MPG (best)	24 MPG
Highway MPG	34 MPG (best)	33 MPG
Fuel tank	12.4 gal	15.5 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Ford FocusS	Mitsubishi LancerES
Horsepower	160 hp (best)	148 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft (best)	145 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Ford FocusS	Mitsubishi LancerES
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	13.2 cu ft (best)	12.3 cu ft
Payload	—	1,081 lbs (best)
Curb weight	2,928 lbs	2,888 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase	104.3 in (best)	103.7 in
Length	178.7 in	182.1 in (best)
Width	71.8 in (best)	69.4 in
Height	57.8 in	58.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ford FocusS	Mitsubishi LancerES
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	7	None reported (best)

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	Ford Focus	Mitsubishi Lancer
1	S $17,950 MSRP(Currently comparing)	ES $17,795 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	SE $19,245 MSRP	ES $18,795 MSRP
3	SE $20,540 MSRP	ES $20,295 MSRP
4	SEL $21,870 MSRP	SE $21,095 MSRP
5	SEL $22,070 MSRP	SEL $22,095 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	—

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