2008 Ford Focus Photo

2008 Ford Focus - Specifications

 
2 Door Coupe SE Quick Specs
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 24 mpg City/35 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2dr Cpe SE
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission
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Why should I also consider these?

The 2008 Ford Focus is up against tough competition.

The 2008 Honda Civic offers great variety, such as coupe and sedan body styles and multiple powertrains, including hybrid and natural gas.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla is especially attractive in its top trim level, though less so in the base trim.

The 2008 Focus also has to compete against the Mazda3, a perennial enthusiast favorite for its handling.

Comparatively, the Hyundai Elantra and Dodge Caliber trail this pack in overall refinement and style, and without a Focus SVT model, Ford has nothing to line up against the 285-horsepower Caliber SRT4.

 
2009 Toyota Corolla
The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS.
 
2008 Dodge Caliber
The Caliber has a very practical layout and quite a few innovative features to get excited about, but it's lacking in driving enjoyment or refinement--even compared to its low-priced competition.
 
2008 Hyundai Elantra
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra doesn’t have a lot of personality, but it’s the undeniable practical choice.
 
2008 Mazda MAZDA3
The 2008 Mazda 3 is easily one of the best compact cars for sale in the United States.
 
2004 Honda Civic Classic

 
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