2019 Honda Civic vs. 2018 Ford Focus

The 2019 Honda Civic and 2018 Ford Focus are two of the most popular compact cars on the market today, but in key areas of performance, efficiency, and features, the new Civic edges out the new Focus. Check out this Ford vs. Honda rundown of both of these small cars, and then test drive the new Civic near Torrance at Airport Marina Honda in Los Angeles, where we have a variety of Honda Civic lease deals going on now!

Standard Safety

The 2019 Honda Civic and 2018 Ford Focus both come with a standard rearview camera, a full suite of airbags, and traction and stability control. However, only the Honda Civic comes standard with Honda Sensing®, a driver assistance package that includes:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)

None of these features come standard on the Focus, and TSR and RDM aren’t even offered as options.

Max Fuel Economy

The 2019 Honda Civic MPG and efficiency is impressive, earning an EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway and 32 mpg city* when equipped with the turbocharged 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that comes standard on most trim levels. By contrast, the 2018 Ford Focus is unable to get better than 40 mpg highway and 30 mpg city.

Civic Type R vs. Focus RS

The 2019 Honda Civic Type R and 2018 Ford Focus RS are both high-performance small cars with a range of performance-enhancing elements, including:

• Turbocharged engine
• Aerodynamic body
• Performance exhaust system
• Limited slip differential

However, the Civic Type R is both more affordable and efficient than the Focus RS.

• 2019 Honda Civic Type R Price: $35,700 MSRP**
• 2018 Ford Focus RS Price: $41,120

• 2019 Honda Civic Type R MPG: 28 mpg highway, 22 mpg city***
• 2018 Ford Focus RS MPG: 26 mpg highway, 19 mpg city

Test Drive the New Honda Civic at Our LA Honda Dealership

See how the Civic compares to the Honda Fit, then browse our full selection of new Honda Civics for sale near Westchester at Airport Marina Honda. Our dealership is open for sales every day of the week, and you can contact us online or call us with questions at (855) 473-6117. You can also continue your Honda vs. Ford research by comparing the Honda Accord vs. Ford Fusion or Honda Accord vs. Ford Taurus.

*25 city/36 highway/29 combined mpg rating for LX & Sport 6MT trims. 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX CVT and Touring trims. 29 city/37 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Sport CVT trim. 32 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for EX & EX-L trims. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

**MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, and options. Includes destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.

***22 city/28 highway/25 combined mpg rating. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.