2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 569 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Focus (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |