I have a 45 minute commute each day so I needed something that would provide great gas mileage, a decent ride, and good reliability. I think for the most part the Ford Focus meets the criteria. I usually get approximately 600+km per tank of gas (The tank is approximately 42L) Most of it is highway driving but there is a little bit of city driving. The interior is fairly comfortable as long as you are in the front seats. I would not recommend this car if you plan on having adults or teens riding in the back. I bought this car used and haven't had any problems with it and it has so far been very reliable. I had thought about buying a Toyota or Honda but they were a lot more money and I think that the Focus was definitely a better deal and I'm very happy with this purchase.