2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V.

Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda CR-V (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Focus 2006 Honda CR-V
Make Ford Honda
Model Focus CR-V
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 99 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2862 kg 1452 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 58 L


 

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