2012 ford focus manual real world mpg cruze

At 52 mpg, the diesel cruze manual gets the best highway mileage of any. The difference tells us how real world roads and driving impacts those constantspeed. The 2012 chevrolet cruzes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour about 34. So you can get an idea of the chevrolet cruze s real world mpg based on how and where you drive a car. Page 380 ford extended service plan i n f o r ma t i o n p r o v i d e d b y. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair. The cruze eco gets an epaestimated 28 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway when paired with its manual transmission 2638 mpg cityhighway, automatic.

The cruze eco manual earns the big advertising numbers 284233 cityhighwaycombined mpg versus the automatics 263931 mpg and does so by way of a lowfat diet and smart planning. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 chevrolet cruze eco 4 cyl, 1. Associate editors rory jurnecka and michael febbo pit the newest american compact sedans against each other and pick the winner. In that comparison test, fords new focus, in sel trim, emerged victorious over the previous champion, the mazda 3. I liked the cruze better than the ford focus, but part of that might have been that my focus drive was in bumper to bumper traffic. Some test drivers said the 2012 ford focus fourcylinder engine has plenty of power, while others thought the focus is a bit sluggish. The lt and ltz models earn a stillimpressive 2637 mpg 2636 mpg, automatic. In particular the global nature of the midsized ford leans strongly in the euro direction in style and handling dynamics. The 2012 ford focus comes in sedan and hatchback versions. Below you can see a distribution of the fuelups with 3152 outliers 4. The other half of the equation is the optional fivespeed manual transmission. Search over 19,300 listings to find the best local deals.

And the 2012 ford focus is perhaps the most interesting of these new small car offerings to date. Look at the new dart with its similar 160hp 2l engine but conventional 6speed automatic its only rated at 242734 mpg versus the focuss 2838. In the meantime, well just have to make do with the 40 mpg highway that ford expects to get out of its frugal new motor. You want a compact sedan that gives great gas mileage, comes from. A 5speed manual transmission is standard, 6speed automatic optional, with selectshift manual mode an option to the optional transmission. Mine looked like it just came off the assembly line. Considering that ford is shooting for an 18percent increase in fuel economy compared to the 2011 model, the standard 2012 focus should land somewhere around 30 mpg city and hit high 30s on the. Edmunds full comparison test between the 2011 chevrolet cruze and the 2012 ford focus. Used 2012 chevrolet cruze for sale with photos cargurus. Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Despite being from competing brands and having similar appearances, the ford focus and chevy cruze differ greatly in this category. Partly be reducing the cruze s curb weight by about 250 pounds, from among the heaviest in the class to among the lightest, chevrolet improved its epa ratings from 26 mpg city, 38 mpg highway to 3042 3040 in the tested topoftheline trim. Photo 2251 2012 ford focus sfe rear right side view.

Sep 26, 2011 the cruze did not feel cheap at all, and even with standard equipment, the car was adequately equipped. They were thrilled with the standard fivespeed manual transmission and said its a joy to shift. Jan 11, 2012 otherwise, the 2012 hyundai elantra is unchanged from the allnew 2011 model. The main benefit is fuel economy and feeling more connected to the engine. The 2014 chevy cruze is comfortable and practicaland now it offers a diesel engine that can return 40 mpg in realworld use. Ford s select shift is standard on most focus trim levels option packages. The 2012 chevrolet cruze is available in ls, lt, ltz and eco trim. Think of the cruze eco manual as the almost nocompromise mileagemaker. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2012 chevrolet cruze and 2012 ford focus. View and download ford focus 2012 owners manual online. Ford introduced the compact focus sedan with optional sfe package as a 2012 model. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 ford focus fwd 4 cyl, 2. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. A fourdoor compact sedan, elantra competes against the ford focus, chevrolet cruze, honda civic, mazda 3.

On a short loop the computer read 41 mpg in the manual and 37 mpg in the auto. The fueleconomygeared eco model squeezes 26 mpg city39 mpg hwy from the 1. Fords select shift is standard on most focus trim levels option packages. Cruze eco offers 42 mpg on the highway by sacrificing nothing, says. Look at the new dart with its similar 160hp 2l engine but conventional 6speed automatic its only rated at 242734 mpg versus the focus s 2838.

All 2012 focus models are fitted with a new, naturally aspirated 2. Regular gasoline, view estimates how can i share my mpg. We compare the 2014 ford focus and 2014 chevrolet cruze to. The ford focus scores as high as 3042, but only when equipped with a turbocharged. For more information, visit your local ford of canada dealer or. Partly be reducing the cruzes curb weight by about 250 pounds, from among the heaviest in the class to among the lightest, chevrolet improved its epa ratings from 26 mpg city, 38 mpg highway to 3042 3040 in the tested topoftheline trim.

May 30, 2014 the fueleconomygeared eco model squeezes 26 mpg city39 mpg hwy from the 1. The focus is also available in either a 4 door sedan or 5 door hatchback model. If you want a hatchback or manual transmission, youre out of luck. The mazda3 is leading and gaining more ground with around 29,000 sales giving it close to 19 per cent of the market this year, with a big gap to the holden cruze s 23,000 and 15 per cent.

Cruze eco, ford focus sfe, honda civic hf, hyundai elantra gls. The most accurate 2012 ford focus mpg estimates based on real world results of 22. Are the ford focus, fiesta sfe models worth the money. Chevrolet cruze diesel gets hybridlike mileage, at a cost. For 2012, the chevy cruze continues to offer an economical blend of. Apr 18, 2011 associate editors rory jurnecka and michael febbo pit the newest american compact sedans against each other and pick the winner.

Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 20 ford focus fwd 4 cyl, 2. Includes instrumented test data, onroad driving impressions, specs, photos and video. Two of the best new cars, the 2011 chevrolet cruze and 2012 ford focus, are detroits most heartfelt apologies to the american market to date. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available.

The base model, or focus s, includes the same flexfuel capable 2. Otherwise, the 2012 hyundai elantra is unchanged from the allnew 2011 model. You want a compact sedan that gives great gas mileage, comes from an american company, and costs less than a hybrid car. The ford focus is a bit late in life for the current model, although you can. Published on nov 25, 2012 i had a chance to take the recently redesigned ford focus for a spin, and i was really impressed with it. Mar 31, 2011 the 2012 ford focus comes in sedan and hatchback versions. The ford focus has been completely redesigned for 2015. The gdi dohc tivct twinindependent variable camshaft timing inline four can be mated to either a fivespeed manual or sixspeed powershift automatic transmission. The cruze did not feel cheap at all, and even with standard equipment, the car was adequately equipped. But the more realworld comparison is to use the overall combined epa mpg rating. Drivers share their chevrolet cruze mpgalong with their driving habits and road conditionsso you. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Below you can see a distribution of the fuelups with 1750 outliers 3. At one time there were plans to build the new focus in australia, but, sadly from our point of view, fords head office couldnt make that.