Chrysler 200 vs. Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler 200 and 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 Chrysler 200 and the Ford Focus.
When comparing the Chrysler 200's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 200 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler 200's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 200 is a better car than the Ford Focus.
Pricing: A used 2017 Chrysler 200 ranges from $8,496 to $18,090 while a used 2017 Ford Focus is priced between $5,639 to $14,950.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler 200’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 160 horsepower. The 200 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the Chrysler 200 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Focus. The 200 uses regular unleaded, and the Focus uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler 200 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22115
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21600 - 34475
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16775
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
20010
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
13995 - 35655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13052
Price Range:
8496 - 18090
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
13614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
11658 - 17832
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97927
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9841
Price Range:
5639 - 14950
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
13745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
8104 - 24263
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
415
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83221
# Good or Great Deals:
120
Chrysler 200 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 Chrysler 200
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 5.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.056
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
3.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.8 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.062
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3462155153330042
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.6230889939331545
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 11.7
Chrysler 200 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Chrysler 200 Trim Levels
C, C Platinum, Limited, Limited Platinum, LX, S, S Alloy Edition, Touring
Ford Focus Trim Levels
RS, S, SE, SEL, ST, Titanium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
173 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 4450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 36 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
310 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
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:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3473 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
192.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2928 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
178.7 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black
Blue
Vivid Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Octane Red
Silver
Billet
White
White Knuckle
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Not available
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Linen
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Charcoal Black
