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2015 Ford Focus FWD vs 2015 Honda Civic

The 2015 Ford Focus FWD uses less fuel: 9.1 against 9.4 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Ford Focus FWD costs about $2,095 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Honda Civic has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 9). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Focus FWD9.1 l/100km
2015 Honda Civic9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Focus FWD211.3 g/km
2015 Honda Civic218.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Focus FWD1,475 kg
2015 Honda Civic1,349 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Focus FWD9
2015 Honda Civic1
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Focus FWD1,030
2015 Honda Civic380
NCAP overall rating
2015 Ford Focus FWD5
2015 Honda Civic5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Focus FWD2015 Honda Civic
CO2211.3 g/km218.7 g/km
Combined9.1 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Complaints1,030380
Recall campaigns91
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc1,800 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardS2PZEV
Extra-urban7.6 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelSingle FuelPremium Gasoline
Gears67
Height1,480 mm1,440 mm
Kerb weight1,475 kg1,349 kg
Length4,370 mm4,560 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionManual 6-spdManual 6-spd
Urban10.2 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,670 mm
Width1,860 mm1,750 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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