Question of the Day: 2012 Ford Focus or 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

Posted: Jan 21, 2010
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Two of Detroit’s big three are preparing to heat up the compact segment within a year with two new additions. During the third quarter of 2010, General Motors will bring the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze to the market. The 2011 Cruze will be available in three trim levels including the LS, LT and LTZ. The LS and LT will be powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder making 136-hp, while the LTZ will be powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo making 138-hp. The Cruze is estimated to get an EPA rating of 40 mpg on the highway. All Cruze models will come standard with a 6-speed manual with a 6-speed automatic available as an option

A couple months after the Cruze makes its market debut, the 2012 Ford Focus will arrive in early 2011. Trim-level details are being kept under the wraps for now but we do know that the 2012 Focus will carry a 2.0L DI Ti-VCT 4-cylinder making 155-hp and 145 lb-ft of torque. Ford expects fuel-economy gains of more than 10 percent. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual as standard and a 6-speed automatic as an option.

So, with that in mind, and imagining that you’ll be in the market for a compact vehicle when both models hit dealerships, would you go for the 2012 Ford Focus or the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

Let us know your answer in the comments section below.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze:

2012 Ford Focus:

- By: Omar Rana


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  • http://www.facebook.com/mitchell.phelps Mitchell Phelps

    this one is easy.. FOCUS all the way!

  • Bumblefoot

    The cruze is nice, but I'm sticking with the Focus

  • JimbyJim

    I would choose the Cruze.

    However, if the RS Focus was an option…..

  • Pat

    I would go with the Focus manual… more power better reliability

  • Sebastian

    I'd also choose the Cruze.
    I don't really like the new Focus design..

  • watcher68

    Focus. Sportier, more functional with the hatchback

  • Travis

    Focus Please!

    Ford all the way.

  • nemesistgd

    I'd go for the Cruze the Focus looks good but something about just seems weird to me. I like how it looks.

  • Wannababyitsaboy!

    Focus! Its going to get about the same mileage plus its more stylish and it will probably have a better safety rating compared to the Cruze, plus I love the sync system in the ford vehicles.

  • GMfan87

    Cruze of course, but not only because it has a bowtie on the front. with the recent ecotech powered cobalt ss in mind, a cruse ss should really show up the focus RS. also, the styling blows the doors off of the focus.

  • obama

    haha cruze? styling? oh please, ford takes the cake here…especially when they release it with an ecoboost engine, hehe

  • Allen

    The Focus. Of course, its actually nearing 10 years of age, but that doesn't stop it from being the best small car on the market.

    And GM fan: the Focus RS has 300hp, and an aftermarket already exists for it (most of the parts used elsewhere can easily be imported, some are even already built here). Its known for being reliable and its a hatchback, meaning greater utility.

    So, although you may still be a brand loyalist, you are also still wrong.

    Oh!

  • lami987

    I will only buy a more practical hatchback, so I prefer Focus.

  • Aaron

    I'd take the Focus as Ford seems to have much more experience in designing small cars and based on personal experience in ownership of Ford and GM cars, we've had better luck with Fords although both have had their share of issues. Ford seems to be on top these days in terms of reliability.

  • Wraske

    Ford. More power, no fuel economy trade-off, practical (and good-looking) hatchback available, better techno-wizardry with the My Ford Touch and large display screen available. Cruze already seems a generation behind by comparison.

  • Jarhead

    Is this a trick question? The Focus looks light years ahead of the Cruze especially the exterior. When Ford offers the twin turbo ecoboost bye bye Crude! lol Way to GO FORD!!