Honda Civic Type-R (2008 – 2010) vs Ford Focus 5 Doors (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Ford Focus 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 201 hp. The Honda Civic Type-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.8 s. The Ford Focus 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 235 km/h. The Honda Civic Type-R is the lighter car, from 1,238 kg against 1,337 kg. At 4,359 mm, the Ford Focus 5 Doors is 84 mm longer than the Honda Civic Type-R.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic Type-R
2008 – 2010
|
Ford
Focus 5 Doors
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 201 hp | 225 hp |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,238 kg | 1,337 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.