2012 Compacts: Which would you rather drive?

[niky]

It should. Previous gen Focus had a better suspension and steering feel than the previous Mazda3, even though the stock tires were not nearly as good.

[Verbl Kint]

We are forgetting the Kia Soul, which is technically also a compact.

[basti08]

We are forgetting the Kia Soul, which is technically also a compact.

It competes with Nissan Cube and Toyota Bb. Doesn't belong here. And then, there's the Kia Forte. The Opel Astra isn't there, so as the Volkswagen Golf/Jetta to complete the compact segment, but then they aren't sold here or at the least have a counterpart.

[Verbl Kint]

It competes with Nissan Cube and Toyota Bb. Doesn't belong here. And then, there's the Kia Forte. The Opel Astra isn't there, so as the Volkswagen Golf/Jetta to complete the compact segment, but then they aren't sold here or at the least have a counterpart.

So the Soul doesn't belong to the list because the cars it primarily competes with are not available here?

[Verbl Kint]

It competes with Nissan Cube and Toyota Bb. Doesn't belong here. And then, there's the Kia Forte. The Opel Astra isn't there, so as the Volkswagen Golf/Jetta to complete the compact segment, but then they aren't sold here or at the least have a counterpart.

So the Soul doesn't belong to the list because the cars it primarily competes with are not available here?

[pop3corn]

kung bibile ako ng compact car ngaun eto ang preference ako top to bottom order

1. Hyundai Accent 1.4 M/T
2. Kia Rio HB A/T
3. Suzuki Kizashi A/T
4. upcoming Chevy Aveo Hatch A/T
5. Suzuki SX4 Hatch A/T
6. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 M/T

I decide based on looks and practicality.

[niky]

It doesn't belong because it's a subcompact crossover, not a compact sedan. Sort of one rung below the ASX, with a footprint similar to the Honda Jazz.

Of course, with how cars are growing bigger in each generation, there's a blurring of the size classifications... But the Soul really doesn't belong in this one... despite being an interesting alternative.

[eido]

Which has more interior space? Civic or focus?

[jut703]

It should. Previous gen Focus had a better suspension and steering feel than the previous Mazda3, even though the stock tires were not nearly as good.

True. NCT5s compared to the Potenza RE050? Big big difference

I read that the new Focus is riding on Michelins custom made for it. I wonder what the details are.

[Verbl Kint]

I read that the new Focus is riding on Michelins custom made for it. I wonder what the details are.

Are these the 195/60 15's HydroEdge tires? Or the thinner low-resistance tires used on the Econetic version?