Ford Focus vs. Honda Civic
Highlights
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$17,950
|
$24,995
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
160 hp
|
150 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/122
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
146 @ 4500
|
133 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
160 @ 6500
|
150 @ 6400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 7 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P215/55HR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P215/55HR16
|
Suspension
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
49 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
185 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
108 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
37 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
56 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,935 lbs
|
2,875 lbs
|
Safety
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
590
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2027 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
9 in
|
10 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2027 Honda Civic?
The 2027 Honda Civic is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Ford Focus with 36 MPG combined versus 31 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2027 Honda Civic?
The 2018 Ford Focus is cheaper than the 2027 Honda Civic with a $17,950 starting MSRP versus a $24,995 starting MSRP.
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