2012 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2012 Ford Focus and 2011 Ford Fiesta contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2012 Ford Focus and the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
When comparing the 2012 Ford Focus's and the 2011 Ford Fiesta's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Ford Focus's and the 2011 Ford Fiesta's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Ford Focus is a better car than the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2012 Ford Focus’s base engine makes 123 horsepower, and the 2011 Ford Fiesta base engine makes 119 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2012 Ford Focus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2011 Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
37200
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
35200 - 39200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
12976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
9985 - 15500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4584
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4584 - 4584
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
350
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133876
# Good or Great Deals:
88
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5539
Price Range:
3396 - 8979
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
6045
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
5198 - 8143
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
75
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
128876
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Fiesta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2011 Ford Fiesta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.899119197191633
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
0.9 - 7.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.893900456837441
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2 - 15.9
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Fiesta Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2012 Ford Focus Trim Levels
Electric
2011 Ford Fiesta Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
123 hp
Torque:
181 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.034 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
119 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
109 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
76 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
23 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
4 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 37 / 32
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3624 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
172.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2537 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
160.1 inches
Wheelbase:
98 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Candy Metallic / Frosted Glass
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Gray
Monterey Gray Metallic
Green
Lime Squeeze Metallic
Red
Bright Magenta Metallic / Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Stone with Charcoal Black
Black
Charcoal Black / Charcoal Black with Blue Accent
