Verdict
At RM131,986, the Ford Focus Sedan costs RM1,914 less than the RM133,900 Honda Civic, yet both deliver 180 hp and 240 Nm from 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines. The Civic is the more practical daily car: its 2,735-mm wheelbase, 497-litre boot and rear air-con vents matter for family use, while 8.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty strengthen its case. The Focus counters with a 6-speed automatic, 55-litre tank, 5.6 L/100 km rating, auto parking and a sunroof. Choose by use, not output; the engines are evenly matched on paper.
Pick the Ford Focus Sedan if you want the lower RM131,986 price, a conventional 6-speed automatic, auto parking and a sunroof.
Pick the Honda Civic if you need the larger 497-litre boot, longer 2,735-mm wheelbase, Honda Sensing with steering correction and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Focus Sedan RM131,986; Honda Civic RM133,900.
- Performance: Ford Focus Sedan 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and 222 km/h; Honda Civic 8.3 seconds and 200 km/h.
- Dimensions: Ford Focus Sedan 4,534 mm long with a 2,648-mm wheelbase; Honda Civic 4,678 mm and 2,735 mm.
- Boot space: Ford Focus Sedan 421 litres; Honda Civic 497 litres.
- Fuel tank: Ford Focus Sedan 55 litres; Honda Civic 47 litres.
- Warranty: Ford Focus Sedan three years/100,000 km; Honda Civic five years/unlimited mileage.
Focus Sedan
- RM1,914 lower purchase price
- 6-speed SelectShift automatic with paddle shifts
- Auto parking, front and rear foglamps, and sunroof
- 421-litre boot is 76 litres smaller
- 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Civic by 0.4 seconds
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than five years with unlimited mileage
Civic
- 497-litre boot and 2,735-mm wheelbase
- 8.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration
- Honda Sensing, adaptive cruise control and LED headlamps with auto high beam
- Costs RM1,914 more
- 47-litre fuel tank is 8 litres smaller
- No front foglamps, sunroof or auto-parking function
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM131,986✓ | RM133,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SelectShift (6F35) | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 222 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | 137 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,823 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,484 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,648 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,349 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 421 litres | 497 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max | Continental MaxContact MC5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtains | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Enhanced Active City Stop | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 4-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Ford SYNC 2 with 9-speaker Sony Premium Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 100,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year / 60,000 km free service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Focus Sedan vs Civic FAQ
Is the Ford Focus Sedan or Honda Civic better?
The Honda Civic is the stronger all-round choice for family use, with a 497-litre boot, 2,735-mm wheelbase, 8.3-second sprint and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Focus Sedan suits buyers who prioritise auto parking, a sunroof and a conventional 6-speed automatic.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Focus Sedan is RM131,986 and the Honda Civic is RM133,900, so the Civic costs RM1,914 more.
Which has more luggage space?
The Honda Civic has the larger boot at 497 litres, against 421 litres in the Ford Focus Sedan. That is a 76-litre advantage for the Civic.