2007 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (143 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (185 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1282 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |