2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 140 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 328 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1722 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |