The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 22,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
Honda Civic 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
171.6
167.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.1 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
412 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
263 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft