The Focus out-performs the Cruze in every comparo I've seen. Even the Holden-loving Cars Guide one narrowly gave the Focus the prize, despite it clearly being superior in most of their criteria.
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-new...827-1jf6n.html
The indicator stalk takes about two days to get used to. That said, it took about two months before I didn't get the wipers sweeping occasionally when about to change lanes or turn a corner...
As for not winning an award because of the size of a turning circle, WTF??? The car that won the award is a half-a***d hybrid "sports" car that the Focus, amongst 90% of the cars on the road, will out-perform. I could understand something like the Kia Rio winning Drive's award, as its well-featured and good value for money, but the Honda CR-Z? Come on, Wheels!
Anyway, good luck with whatever you pick. I'm sure they're both decent cars with their good and bad points.