Best of the Worst?: 2018 Ford Focus vs Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sylphy

**tagatamong** · January 28th, 2018 03:33 AM

I wonder which is the best... do we have a diamond in the rough here?

**StockEngine** · January 28th, 2018 04:45 AM

Why would you even say "worst" if you want to buy one of these vehicles? it's rather unusual.

With your choices, I'd go with the Elantra. Reliable engine and transmission and very good NVH. 1.6 is frugal.
Its got a generous 150k discount as mentioned here in the forums.

I would get the Civic though if compacts are your target.

or wait for the new Kia Forte/Cerato.

or wait even longer for the upcoming 2019 Toyota Corolla Altis and 2019 Ford Focus

**chronicle** · January 28th, 2018 10:54 AM

Probably naka base sya sa car sales data. Halos wala kasi bumibili dun sa 3 choices nya.

Is ford focus still being offered here?

**Egan101** · January 28th, 2018 10:59 AM

Ford-PH announced no price increase for all models of the Fiesta and Focus. They were even offering a 150k discount on the Focus.

Among the three, I would get the Focus. That 1.5L turbo engine is just a hoot to drive.

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**benchph1** · January 28th, 2018 11:04 AM

Diba Fiesta ang naka 1.5? The Focus entry level has a 1.8 engine if im not mistaken.

If it were me though, i’d pick the elantra.

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**Egan101** · January 28th, 2018 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by benchph1

Diba Fiesta ang naka 1.5? The Focus entry level has a 1.8 engine if im not mistaken.

If it were me though, i’d pick the elantra.

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The Fiesta is offered with the lower powered 1.5L NA engine or the more powerful 1.0L Ecoboost engine. The Focus only comes with the 1.5L Ecoboost engine (180hp/240Nm).

That Ford 1.8L engine was used on the Focus three generations ago.

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**Egan101** · January 28th, 2018 11:53 AM

Here’s my thoughts on these choices.

If you want a comfortable ride and you prefer more of a relaxed approach to driving, go get the Sylphy. It is very similar to dimensions and ride as the Altis. Less discounts, the 1.8V model is a good buy for just over 900k.

If you want a sporty ride (something quick, fast, and athletic), go get the Focus. It is out there among the quickest and best handling compacts available like the Civic RS, Golf 1.4T, and Mazda3 2.0L. Less discounts, it is the sportiest ride you can buy for 1M.

I can’t say much about the new Elantra but the ones I have seen in the malls look bare. The previous generation 1.8L GLS model looks much better and with a more powerful engine.

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**Syuryuken** · January 28th, 2018 01:36 PM

I'll get the Elantra any day.

**tagatamong** · January 28th, 2018 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

Why would you even say "worst" if you want to buy one of these vehicles? it's rather unusual.

With your choices, I'd go with the Elantra. Reliable engine and transmission and very good NVH. 1.6 is frugal.
Its got a generous 150k discount as mentioned here in the forums.

I would get the Civic though if compacts are your target.

or wait for the new Kia Forte/Cerato.

or wait even longer for the upcoming 2019 Toyota Corolla Altis and 2019 Ford Focus

I'm not looking into buying them. As I said, I'm just wondering what's the opinion of others on them.

Originally Posted by chronicle

Probably naka base sya sa car sales data. Halos wala kasi bumibili dun sa 3 choices nya.

Is ford focus still being offered here?

Correct with car sales data as well as a slew of some other metrics like reliability and value for money etc...

**StockEngine** · January 28th, 2018 03:04 PM

compacts are a dying breed...

mostly because of good choices in the subcompact range, honda city, diesel accents, vios.

people who graduate from subcompacts will appreciate compacts and maybe leap into the cuv/suc/ppv market

i have an elantra and im ready for a class above compact

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