2006 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 3 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Fit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
