2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Honda Civic

The 2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Honda Civic. What's Your Choice?

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Available as a hatchback or sedan, the 2017 Ford Focus is an economical and stylish car. The 2017 Honda Civic is a small sedan that's also known for its efficient and cool design. Offering four engines and an electric powertrain, the Ford Focus surely beats the Honda Civic in performance. This Ford also boasts the 8-inch SYNC 3 multimedia system with the Sony sound system.

Performance

Standard in the Ford Focus SE Sedan, the 1.0 L EcoBoost I-3 engine generates 123 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. This three-cylinder engine is controlled by the Auto Stop/Start technology. Rated at 160 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque, the 2.0 L Ti-VCT I-4 engine propels the S Sedan, SE, SEL and Titanium editions. Under the hood of the ST Hatch is the 2.0 L EcoBoost I-4 engine that yields up to 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. The RS Hatch is driven by the 2.3 L EcoBoost I-4 engine that produces a maximum of 350 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Both of these EcoBoost engines come with powerful turbochargers. With a peak output of 174 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque, the Honda Civic's 1.5 L turbo engine doesn't even come close to matching the capabilities of the EcoBoost engines. If you want a model that doesn't use a single drop of fuel, then get the Ford Focus Electric Hatch. This economical car runs on a permanent magnet electric motor and lithium-ion battery with a liquid-cooled design.

Technology

The Ford Focus is available with the SYNC 3 infotainment system that includes an 8-inch LCD display. You can easily manipulate the capacitive touch screen to access GPS navigation and other digital utilities. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link are integrated into the navigation software. The Civic only has live feeds by Honda HD Digital Traffic. Both sedans are connected to premium music channels such as SiriusXM Satellite Radio and HD Radio. Featuring 10 speakers, the Sony sound system evenly distributes high-quality acoustics throughout the Focus. Rated at 450 watts, the Civic's generic 10 speakers don't have a label of any electronics brand. Both cars have smartphone-friendly technology like Android Auto and Apple Carplay. Wireless Bluetooth is another mobile-friendly feature that's installed in these sedans. You could also use the MyFord mobile app to remotely manage and monitor the Focus. This feature even lets you check the battery charge and efficiency of the Electric Hatch model.

Options

You can personalize the Ford Focus with one of ten cool colors, including Kona Blue, Race Red, Ruby Red or Shadow Black. The Honda Civic is also available with attractive paint options such as Aegean Blue, Rallye Red and Burgundy Night. With a lineup of 10 models, the Focus surely offers more overall options than the Civic's five trims. The S Sedan, SE Sedan and SE Hatch are all priced below $20,000. Only the base Civic model can be purchased for under $20,000. Even though they offer impressive fuel economy, all of the Civic editions are powered by gasoline. The Focus Electric Hatch gives you the option of driving on pure electrical power. Additionally, the 2.0 L Ti-VCT engine is compatible with E85 fuel.

Visit Mountain View Ford to take a test drive in the 2017 Ford Focus. We strongly encourage you to compare this compact Ford car with the Honda Civic.

MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at MSRP refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.

All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.