2008 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 710 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |