2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Honda Civic

The 2014 Ford Focus ranks number 5 out of 41 for affordable small cars, and ranks number 3 for affordable compact cars. The Focus has ample power, the cabin is pleasantly designed, and it is ranked as one of the best handling and performing cars in its class.

Honda Civic Review

The 2014 Honda Civic trails the Ford Focus ranking number 12 out of 41 for affordable small cars, and number 6 for affordable compact cars. Although the Honda Civic has many of the same attributes as the Ford Focus, some test drivers have commented that it is not the most fun-to-drive car in its class.

Fuel Economy

In recent years, car manufacturers have been responding to increasing gas prices by trying to offer fuel efficient vehicles for the budget minded consumer. In fact, for many consumers gas usage is the number one consideration when choosing a vehicle to purchase.

The Honda Civic with continuously variable transmission gets about 30 miles per gallon in the city and about 39 miles per gallon on the highway according to EPA estimates.

The Ford Focus is a little behind the Civic with an EPA estimated 26 miles per gallon in the city and an estimated 36 miles per gallon on the highway. However, when taking advantage of the optional SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package, the Focus gets an EPA estimated 28 miles per gallon in the city and 40 miles per gallon on the highway.

Engine

The 2014 Honda Civic has a four-cylinder engine. The standard five-speed manual transmission is valued for its easy-to-use clutch and quick acceleration. As an available option, the Civic can be purchased with continuously variable transmission (CVT), which boosts fuel economy.

The Ford Focus also comes with a four-cylinder engine, which is reported to provide sufficient power. It comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, but you have the option to select the six-speed automatic transmission. According to reviewers, the Focus has superior handling.

Design

The 2014 Honda Civic is noted for having comfortable seats with plenty of room. The use of sound absorbing materials helps make the ride very quiet. Some of the other features the Honda Civic comes with are a rear-view camera, Bluetooth phone accessories with a feature that reads text messages out loud, audio streaming capability, USB port, auxiliary audio jack, and audio and cruise control functions situated on the steering wheel. The 2014 Honda Civic has the following optional features: an infotainment system with a seven-inch touch display screen, a multi-angle rear-view camera, a power controlled moon roof, and an automated climate control system.

The 2014 Ford Focus has an appealing design utilizing high quality materials not typically found in a car in its class. Seats are reportedly comfortable with enough leg and head room for those tall passengers and drivers. Standard features that come with the Ford Focus are key-less entry and a four speaker stereo system with an auxiliary input jack and CD player.

Optional features available for the Ford Focus are leather upholstery, heated front seats, satellite radio, rear parking sensors, a backup camera, and Fords Sync system, which includes Bluetooth phone, audio streaming and a USB port. MyFord Touch is also available and includes a ten speaker stereo system, dual zone automated climate control and an eight-inch touch screen display.

Safety

The 2014 Honda Civic is as safe, or safer, than any car in its class. The Civic comes standard with anti-lock brakes for those heart-pounding sudden stops on wet or icy roads. It also comes standard with electronic stability control. For those impact situations, the Civic is fitted with side-curtain airbags in the front and rear, and front side air bags. In addition, the Civic comes standard with forward collision warning and lane departure warning.

The 2014 Ford Focus, like the Honda Civic, is as safe or safer than other cars in its class. The Focus comes standard with four-wheel anti-lock brakes, front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. For the young passengers there is the extra comfort of child safety locks. The Focus also comes standard with passenger airbags, side head airbags, rear head airbags, and side airbags.

Best Choice

The similarities of the Ford Focus and Honda Civic are profound. The differences are more subtle and may appeal differently to each person. However, the price difference between the two is where the subtle differences end. The 2014 Honda Civic costs about $2000 more than the comparable 2014 Ford Focus.

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