2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 113 kg more than 2012 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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |