2018 Ford Focus vs 2018 Honda Civic

2018 Ford Focus

2018 Honda Civic

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Electric Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus Electric Hatch	N/A	N/A	$27,810	$29,120
Focus RS Hatch	19	26	$39,270	$41,120
Focus S Sedan	25	34	$17,323	$17,950
Focus SE Hatch	26	38	$19,615	$20,540
Focus SE Sedan	30	40	$18,378	$19,245
Focus SEL Hatch	24	34	$21,077	$22,070
Focus SEL Sedan	24	34	$20,886	$21,870
Focus ST Hatch	22	30	$24,038	$25,170
Focus Titanium Hatch	24	34	$23,369	$24,470
Focus Titanium Sedan	24	34	$23,178	$24,270

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EX-L CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Coupe EX-L CVT	31	40	$22,039	$23,725
Civic Coupe EX-T CVT	31	40	$20,998	$22,600
Civic Coupe EX-T Manual	30	41	$20,257	$21,800
Civic Coupe LX CVT	30	39	$18,729	$20,150
Civic Coupe LX Manual	28	39	$17,989	$19,350
Civic Coupe LX-P CVT	30	39	$19,655	$21,150
Civic Coupe Touring CVT	31	40	$24,539	$26,425
Civic Hatchback EX CVT	31	40	$21,599	$23,250
Civic Hatchback EX CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$22,525	$24,250
Civic Hatchback EX-L Navi CVT	31	40	$23,914	$25,750
Civic Hatchback EX-L Navi CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$24,840	$26,750
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	31	40	$19,470	$20,950
Civic Hatchback LX CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$20,396	$21,950
Civic Hatchback LX Manual	29	38	$18,729	$20,150
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	30	36	$20,951	$22,550
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	29	38	$20,211	$21,750
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	30	36	$26,691	$28,750
Civic Sedan EX CVT	31	40	$19,831	$21,340
Civic Sedan EX CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$20,757	$22,340
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	32	42	$22,294	$24,000
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT w/Honda Sensing	32	42	$23,220	$25,000
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT w/Navigation	32	42	$23,220	$25,000
Civic Sedan EX-T CVT	32	42	$20,905	$22,500
Civic Sedan EX-T CVT w/Honda Sensing	32	42	$21,831	$23,500
Civic Sedan EX-T Manual	31	42	$20,164	$21,700
Civic Sedan LX CVT	31	40	$18,350	$19,740
Civic Sedan LX CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$19,276	$20,740
Civic Sedan LX Manual	28	40	$17,609	$18,940
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	32	42	$24,886	$26,800
Civic Si Coupe Manual	28	38	$22,386	$24,100
Civic Si Coupe Manual w/High Performance Tires	28	38	$22,571	$24,300
Civic Si Sedan Manual	28	38	$22,386	$24,100
Civic Si Sedan Manual w/High Performance Tires	28	38	$22,571	$24,300
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$32,200	$34,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,810

$22,039

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,120

$23,725

Monthly Payment Estimate

$485 / month

$395 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford Focus is irony on wheels: it comes in a dizzying range of models, of which the SEL and ST are our picks.

The 2018 Honda Civic is a good car made better by plenty of options and value at nearly every stop.

TCC Likes

Sweet ST, schizo RS
High-economy 3-cylinder
Ride quality on non-performance models

Sharp style in every body
Incredible value across lineup
Great turbocharged engines

TCC Dislikes

Convoluted dash
Tiny audio controls on base models
Lots of tire noise

Buzzy base engine
Breathtaking number of trims
Boy-racer look on some models

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

35.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

36.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

88.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

48.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

34.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

54.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

60.9

Length, Overall (in)

172.9

176.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

61.5

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

33.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.2

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

35.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P215/50HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P215/50HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3640

2900

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184

162 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

143

174 @ 6000

Displacement

1.5 L/91

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Battery Range (mi)

115

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

118

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

107

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.82

4.81

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

44H

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Honda Civic Coupe

Body Style

Hatchback

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

Emissions

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

5.0

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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