2015 Ford Focus vs. 2016 Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Ford Focus and 2016 Ford Focus 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 2015 Ford Focus and the 2016 Ford Focus.
When comparing the 2015 Ford Focus's and the 2016 Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, The 2016 Ford Focus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Ford Focus and 2016 Ford Focus have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Ford Focus's and the 2016 Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Ford Focus is a better car than the 2015 Ford Focus.
Pricing: A used 2015 Ford Focus ranges from $5,984 to $13,995 while a used 2016 Ford Focus is priced between $5,448 to $13,693.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Ford Focus and the 2016 Ford Focus makes 143 horsepower. Both the Focus and the Focus are rated to deliver an average of 110 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 76 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the Focus and the Focus is 3.6 hours (240V).
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29170
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
30543
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
29010 - 33450
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29170
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
29058
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
28995 - 29170
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9973
Price Range:
5984 - 13995
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
8466
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
6012 - 9973
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
343
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106269
# Good or Great Deals:
107
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9445
Price Range:
5448 - 13693
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
9037
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
6747 - 10919
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
510
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96800
# Good or Great Deals:
187
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 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 2016 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.020132524088004
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
2.8 - 7.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.6452862292907104
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.2 - 6.6
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2015 Ford Focus Trim Levels
Electric
2016 Ford Focus Trim Levels
Electric
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp
Torque:
184 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp
Torque:
184 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
110 / 99 / 105
Range (city/hwy):
76 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
23 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
3.6 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
110 / 99 / 105
Range (city/hwy):
76 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
23 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
3.6 hours (240V)
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
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
Power outlet:
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:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
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
Power outlet:
Standard
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
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:
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
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:
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
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:
3622 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
172.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black
Blue
Blue Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Performance Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver / Tectonic
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Kona Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver / Tectonic
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
