2009 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |