Honda Civic 1997 vs Ford Focus 1998

 
Honda Civic
1997 - 1998
Ford Focus
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 170 HP130 HP
Torque: 166 NM174 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds9.3 seconds
Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive.
Honda Civic engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 8 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.88.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km8.3 l/100km
By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 15 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 620 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway790 km on highway
630 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.15 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.39 m1.43 m
Honda Civic is 17 cm longer than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 375 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
825 litres1210 litres
Honda Civic has 25 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 385 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6601`670
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 8001000
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.6/10
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Ford Focus has
  • higher safety
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