Honda Civic 2008 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Focus) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Honda Civic and Ford Focus have the same engine power, but Honda Civic torque is 145 NM less than Ford Focus. Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Focus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine Ford Focus 2011 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Focus 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Honda Civic is 1 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 475 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 125 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3600 | |
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