2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 157 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |