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First car for my kids
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- 2008 Ford Focus
- Focus 2dr Cpe S
- 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
- Cobalt 2dr Cpe LS
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification | |
| Compact | Subcompact |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | |
| 99N | L61 |
| Engine Type | |
| Gas I4 | Gas 4-Cyl |
| Displacement | |
| 2.0L/121 | 2.2L/134 |
| Fuel System | |
| SMPI | SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |
| 140 @ 6250 | 148 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |
| 136 @ 4250 | 152 @ 4200 |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | |
| MM5 | |
| Trans Type | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | |
| Manual w/OD | Manual |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.67 | 3.58 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 2.14 | 2.02 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.45 | 1.35 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.03 | 0.98 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.77 | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.72 | 3.31 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.56 | 3.84 |
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |
| 24 | 24 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |
| 35 | 33 |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |
| 110 | |
| Cooling System | |
|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |
| 6.9 | |
| Weight Information | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |
| 2588 | 2991 |
| Trailering | |
|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |
| 1000 | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |
| 100 | 100 |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | |
| MacPherson strut | Premium Ride |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |
| Control blade | Premium Ride |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |
| 0.83 | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | |
| Pwr | Pwr |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 10.9 x - TBD - | 10.7 x 0.94 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Tires | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Order Code | |
| N2H | |
| Rear Tire Order Code | |
| N2H | |
| Front Tire Size | |
| P195/60R15 | P195/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | |
| P195/60R15 | P195/65R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| Compact | |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x - TBD - | 15 x 6 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x - TBD - | 15 x 6 |
| Front Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Electric Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |
| 15.8 | 16.6 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |
| 3.6 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |
| 34.2 | 33.5 |
| Fuel Tank | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |
| 13.0 | 13 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | |
| 102.9 | 103.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | |
| 175.0 | 180.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |
| 67.9 | 67.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) | |
| 58.6 | 55.5 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | |
| 58.2 | 58.7 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | |
| 58.1 | 58.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | |
| 5.4 | |
| Liftover Height (in) | |
| 29.1 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |
| 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |
| 93.3 | 83 |
| Front Head Room (in) | |
| 39.2 | 38.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |
| 41.7 | 42.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 53.5 | 53.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | |
| 50.4 | 49.5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | |
| 38.3 | 35.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | |
| 36.1 | 32.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 53.6 | 49.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | |
| 48.3 | 46.1 |
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | |
| Focus | Cobalt |
| Body Style | |
| 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe |