2014 Ford Focus vs 2015 Honda Civic

2014 Ford Focus

2015 Honda Civic

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$15,843	$16,810
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$17,358	$18,615
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	26	37	$21,975	$23,565
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$17,824	$19,115
Focus 5-Door HB ST	23	32	$22,486	$24,115
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	26	37	$22,441	$24,065

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2-Door CVT EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX	29	38	$19,692	$21,190
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L	29	38	$21,035	$22,640
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	29	38	$22,423	$24,140
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT LX	30	39	$17,748	$19,090
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual EX	28	36	$18,952	$20,390
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual LX	28	36	$17,007	$18,290
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si	22	31	$21,266	$22,890
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Navi	22	31	$22,655	$24,390
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires	22	31	$21,451	$23,090
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires & Navi	22	31	$22,840	$24,590
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT	44	47	$22,974	$24,735
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT PZEV	44	47	$22,974	$24,735
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather	44	47	$24,085	$25,935
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather PZEV	44	47	$24,085	$25,935
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi	44	47	$24,363	$26,235
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather	44	47	$25,474	$27,435
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather PZEV	44	47	$25,474	$27,435
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi PZEV	44	47	$24,363	$26,235
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG	27	38	$25,355	$26,740
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG w/Navi	27	38	$27,865	$29,390
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX	30	39	$19,692	$21,190
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L	30	39	$21,220	$22,840
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	30	39	$22,608	$24,340
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT HF	31	41	$18,628	$20,040
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT LX	30	39	$17,933	$19,290
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT SE	30	39	$18,581	$19,990
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual LX	28	36	$17,193	$18,490
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si	22	31	$21,451	$23,090
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Navi	22	31	$22,840	$24,590
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires	22	31	$21,636	$23,290

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,843

$19,692

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,810

$21,190

Monthly Payment Estimate

$280 / month

$353 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Even without considering the top-performance ST, the 2014 Ford Focus is one of the best-driving small cars on the market--with the impression of being an accessible premium car, not a spruced-up econobox.

The 2015 Honda Civic is refined, comfortable, and offers top-notch safety ratings and features.

TCC Likes

Precise steering, deft handling
Composed, refined ride
Focus ST is a hoot

Smooth ride, little noise
45-mpg Hybrid model
Standard equipment impressive

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Pricer than other compacts

Not the most rear-seat room
Two-level dash an acquired taste
Hybrid rough at low speeds

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

82.6

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

30.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.1

Second Head Room (in)

34.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

52.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

103.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

177.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

11.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

2863

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

410

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

129 @ 4300

Engine Order Code

992-1

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

143 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.20 - 0.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.82

3.94

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.72

5.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

Trans Order Code

44Z

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Honda Civic Coupe

Body Style

Sedan

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

5.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake Type

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Engine Order Code

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Engine Type

Fuel System

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)