Ford Fusion Energi vs. Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion Energi 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 Ford Fusion Energi and the Ford Focus.
When we compare the Ford Fusion Energi's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Energi has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Energi's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Ford Fusion Energi.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Fusion Energi ranges from $10,329 to $21,990 while a used 2018 Ford Focus is priced between $8,498 to $14,188.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Energi’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 143 horsepower. The Fusion Energi is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 596 miles. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 115 miles.This gives the Ford Focus the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion Energi the advantage in maximum range. The Fusion Energi uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the Focus uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Focus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Ford Fusion Energi, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Fusion Energi has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
29312
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25100 - 35210
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
31145
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
29120 - 36620
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15665
Price Range:
10329 - 21990
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
16265
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
13408 - 20390
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87551
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11750
Price Range:
8498 - 14188
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
12973
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
11750 - 15214
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
385
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77021
# Good or Great Deals:
121
Ford Fusion Energi Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Energi
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.091
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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:
1.1566508670886873
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 7.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3336557019878184
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.6 - 4.4
Ford Fusion Energi Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
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4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
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9 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
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11 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 25Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Ford Fusion Energi Trim Levels
Platinum, SE Luxury, Titanium
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 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
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 41 / 42
MPGe:
102 / 91 / 97
Range (city/hwy):
624 / 596 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
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:
118 / 96 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
115 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
33.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
8.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 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:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3961 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue / Lightning Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Not available
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Green
Outrageous Green Metallic Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
