Ford Focus

Name: 2009 Ford Focus
Brand: Ford

EPA MPG: 27 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 27 mpg

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Road Test

A freshening didn't hide the fact this was a nine-year-old design. Once our top-rated small car, this version rated only midpack. It retained some of its agile handling, plus the composed ride and roomy interior. But fit and finish and noise remained weak points. Further, there was no longer a telescoping steering wheel, or assist handles to aid access. Braking distances got longer. Fuel economy improved, but it was still not great for the class.

2009 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2009 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

2009 Ford Focus

$2,900 - $3,350

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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2009 Chevrolet Aveo

$3,050 - $3,425

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

$2,925 - $3,425

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2009 Chevrolet HHR

$2,975 - $5,150

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

$3,175 - $3,925

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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Reliability

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2009 Dodge Caliber

$3,150 - $4,525

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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2009 Honda Civic

$2,775 - $7,050

EPA MPG 32 mpg

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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

$ NA

EPA MPG 42 mpg

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2009 Honda Fit

$4,975 - $5,650

EPA MPG 31 mpg

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2009 Hyundai Accent

$2,975 - $3,175

EPA MPG 31 mpg

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2009 Hyundai Elantra

$3,350 - $4,325

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2009 Kia Rio

$2,850 - $3,000

EPA MPG 32 mpg

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2009 Kia Rondo

$3,150 - $3,875

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2009 Kia Spectra

$2,850 - $3,425

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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2009 Mazda 3

$3,700 - $4,400

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

$2,775 - $4,875

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2009 Nissan Cube

$2,900 - $3,450

EPA MPG 29 mpg

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2009 Nissan Sentra

$2,850 - $3,325

EPA MPG 32 mpg

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2009 Nissan Versa

$2,875 - $3,225

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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2009 Pontiac G5

$3,650 - $3,925

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Pontiac Vibe

$4,500 - $5,075

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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2009 Scion tC

$4,725 - $4,900

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2009 Scion xB

$5,375 - $5,975

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2009 Scion xD

$4,875 - $5,275

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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2009 Smart ForTwo

$3,350 - $3,725

EPA MPG 36 mpg

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2009 Subaru Impreza

$3,625 - $10,775

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2009 Suzuki SX4

$2,725 - $3,275

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2009 Toyota Corolla

$5,475 - $6,250

EPA MPG 30 mpg

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2009 Toyota Matrix

$4,975 - $5,275

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2009 Toyota Prius

$5,625

EPA MPG 47 mpg

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2009 Toyota Yaris

$4,125 - $5,550

EPA MPG 31 mpg

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2009 Volkswagen Beetle

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta

$2,825 - $4,200

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit

$3,750 - $4,175

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2009 Volvo V50

$5,125 - $5,675

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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Features & Specs

coupe

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2-liter 4 (140 hp)
2-liter 4 (132 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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Model History

2012-2018

2012 Redesign Year

Model year 2012 brought sporty handling and a nice interior back to the Focus. It also debuted an electric version of the Ford subcompact. Focus Electric has all the underlying qualities of the internal combustion-powered Focus models we love to like; including taut handling, good ride and nicely finished interior. It also provides the many benefits of an electric powertrain. These include silent running, cheap operation and effortless acceleration. Unfortunately, it also shares some of the Focus's basic flaws, including a very cramped back seat and the frustrating MyFord Touch radio controls. Standard safety features include stability control, traction control, and antilock brakes.

2000-2011

2000 Redesign Year

The original Focus was nimble and fun to drive, with quick and communicative steering and a comfortable ride. It had lots of interior room and easy access, but performance and fuel economy were only average. Body styles included a sedan, a roomy wagon, and a hatchback. A sporty, crisp-handling SVT performance-oriented hatchback was offered from 2002 to 2004. Without its optional side airbags, the Focus received a Poor in the IIHS side-crash test, so you'll want to avoid models without them. After the model year 2008 revision, handling isn't as crisp, interior quality dropped off and the cabin got noisier. On the plus side though, a coupe version arrived in 2008.