2009 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 1024 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Focus (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |