2010 Ford Focus SE

The 2010 Ford Focus is a good value among small sedans and coupes, but it lacks the level of refinement and performance found in other top models. Innovative Sync system, good fuel economy, plush ride quality, low price. The standard transmission on all Focus trim levels is a five-speed manual. A four-speed automatic is available as an option. The automatic on SES coupes is geared slightly shorter for better acceleration. In testing, an automatic Focus coupe went from zero to 60 mph in a lackluster 9.7 seconds. Fuel economy for the Ford Focus is rated at 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined for the manual transmission. Opting for the automatic drops the highway estimate to 33 mpg.