2011 Ford Focus

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Rating8.0

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Compact Sedan
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$16,640 - $19,670
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Pleasant ride on highways

Lacks telescopic adjustable steering wheel

It sees no changes for the 2011 year

One of the least efficient cars in its class

Interior materials lack polish and quality

Reasonably priced car in its segment

Specs & Features

$16,640

price

140 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

136 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Ford Focus makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan class. With 4 trims on offer, the Ford Focus has a base MSRP of $17,365, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $20,395, competing directly with the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla, and the Hyundai Elantra. Only a 2.0L inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. There is also a 4-speed automatic transmission optional on all trims except SEL which has it standard. Together, they produce 140 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 8 seconds, the Focus maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Ford offers the Focus in 6 stunning colors, with the Blue Flame being a particular favorite of ours. 

Buying Advice

While the base two trims satisfy the needs of an economical class buyer, the SEL trims boast features such as fog lamps, a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch wheels, heated mirrors, Ford Sync Equipment Group, and heated leather front seats for enhanced comfort. 

Trims

    S
    $16,640 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    SE
    $17,270 onwards
    • 15-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    SES
    $18,870 onwards
    • 17-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    SEL
    $19,670 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Leather Seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$21,599- $23,999

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.93

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

157 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$13,200- $17,500

Gasoline

7.68

120 hp @ 6350 rpm

112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$16,060- $20,620

Gasoline

7.25

140 hp @ 5100 rpm

147 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$9,985- $16,145

Gasoline

7.42

110 hp @ 6000 rpm

106 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$15,800- $23,810

Gasoline

7.54

144 hp @ 6500 rpm

135 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$13,499- $19,349

Gasoline

7.45

150 hp @ 6200 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$15,900- $18,600

Gasoline

7.61

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$15,295- $28,095

Gasoline

7.57

148 hp @ 6000 rpm

146 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

5

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$15,605- $25,490

Gasoline

8.05

140 hp @ 6300 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$17,495- $35,995

Gasoline

7.89

170 hp @ 6000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2011 Ford Focus vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.3 sec16.6 sec120 mph
    2011 Saab 9-3

    Ranked #1

    7.4 sec--
    8 sec--
    8.01 sec--
    8.1 sec16.2 sec120 mph
    8.2 sec16.2 sec-

    2011 Ford Focus vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.5 gal.337.5/472.5 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg12.8 gal.358.4/486.4 mi.
      29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg16 gal.336/444 mi.
      28 mpg35 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/462 mi.
      27 mpg34 mpg30 mpg11.9 gal.333.2/404.6 mi.
      22 mpg36 mpg30 mpg15.6 gal.405.6/561.6 mi.

      2011 Ford Focus vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2011 Ford Focus

        Ranked #13

        175 in.67.8 in.58.6 in.5 in.102.9 in.
        191.1 in.72.4 in.57.9 in.5.9 in.108.3 in.
        2011 Saab 9-3

        Ranked #2

        182.9 in.70.9 in.57.1 in.5.9 in.105.3 in.
        182.2 in.70 in.57.2 in.5.5 in.104.4 in.
        181 in.70.7 in.58.1 in.7 in.105.7 in.
        2011 Mazda 3

        Ranked #5

        180.7 in.69.1 in.57.9 in.4.7 in.103.9 in.

        2011 Ford Focus vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.8 cu.ft.93.4 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.
          14.7 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.217.3 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.90.9 cu.ft.6 cu.ft.
          15.5 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.168 cu.ft.
          2011 Mazda 3

          Ranked #4

          11.8 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.

          2011 Ford Focus vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            168 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.168 cu.ft.-
            70 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.70 cu.ft.-
            2011 Mazda 3

            Ranked #4

            95.2 cu.ft.11.8 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.-
            18.6 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            -13.1 cu.ft.--

            2011 Ford Focus vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -827 lbs.2672 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1157 lbs.3075 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2734 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1219 lbs.3102 lbs.
              -1020 lbs.2875 lbs.
              -1069 lbs.2900 lbs.

              2011 Ford Focus Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              0

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              112

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              Christopher Taylor

              2012 Ford Focus

              S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

              Not Rated

              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: July 27, 2024

              Ford focus

              Pros - ["Great on fuel", "No problems with engine", "Overall nice design"]

              Cons - ["Easily dirty", "Needs to be cleaned a lot", "No Bluetooth"]

              If you want a great car I recommend getting the ford focus. You will have to clean it often but it is great on fuel and a nice looking car. Had the car for years and barely have any problems. It's a safe car with safe features.

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