Ford Focus vs. Scion tC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Focus and Scion tC 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 Ford Focus and the Scion tC.
When we compare the Ford Focus's and the Scion tC's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Scion tC has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus's and the Scion tC's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Scion tC.
Pricing: A used 2010 Ford Focus ranges from $1,998 to $10,097 while a used 2010 Scion tC is priced between $3,989 to $9,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 143 horsepower, and the Scion tC base engine makes 161 horsepower. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. The tC is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles. This gives the Ford Focus the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Scion tC. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Focus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Scion tC has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17170
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17100
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N/A
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5444
Price Range:
1998 - 10097
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
67
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
139602
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6773
Price Range:
3989 - 9995
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114273
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Scion tC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion tC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0609779696757191
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9314111094488735
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
Scion tC Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Focus Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, SES
Scion tC Trim Levels
Base, Release Series 6.0
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
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):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2588 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
58.6 inches
Length:
175 inches
Wheelbase:
102.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2932 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
174 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/50R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic
Gray
Sterling Grey Metallic
Red
Sangria Red Metallic
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl / Flint Mica
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic / Waveline Pearl
Gray
Not available
Red
Sizzling Crimson Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Medium Stone
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Grey
