2.0S-L Civic vs 2.0 Focus Sports

[Isko143]

Peeps,

I've read the other thread regarding the same topic but not to many comments on the 2.0 variants.

My choice is down to these 2 cars :

2.0 Civic (A/T) = P 1,112,000
2.0 Focus (A/T) = P1,025,000

I am more concerned with power, fuel consumption and aftersale service (PMS on parts and labor). Both cars have their own appeal in the looks department.

Hope you guys can help me. I have until next week to decide.

Thanks in advance.

[alwayz_yummy]

pag palagay na natin ganito >

2.0SL na FD

digi guage, EPS, 5speed w/paddle shifter, HID


focus > my personal choice in either black or gray/silver.

dual aircon, sun/moon roof, foldable backseats, hatch, rear aircon, at walang ganitong scandal <--click mo yan

kahit 4-speed semi-matic yan....ok na din.malalim din at maganda talaga.

[Isko143]

Thanks always yummy.

Talked to Ford Libis this morning. Gave me a very good deal for the 2.0 sports. While Honda is just giving away their standard freebies (I guess they can afford to do this, coz lots of people are still buying)

[alwayz_yummy]

mayabang HCPI

black focus or silver/gray....bagay dun!

[Isko143]

I'm thinking of getting the jeans blue. Hirap ng black

[squala]

Focus vs. Civic

Exterior

Focus' fierce fat-cat design looks more intact than the Civic that only looks nice in a perpendicular point of view.

Interior

Both look very nice, but the Ford seems to use more high-quality plastic. The NVH and insulation are also better than the Honda.

Performance

Honda's VTEC and 5-speed auto combo should outrun the Ford's Duratec and 4-speed tandem. You can also have the former with a real stickshift, which should boost acceleration even more.

Handling

Ford Europe has been developing cars that can be maneuvered nicely despite being FWD. The Focus's chassis and steering are brilliant, clearly ahead of the Civic.

Economy

2.0 cars are not really known to be very efficient, but I think the Civic should fare slightly better because of the lighter body and better engine and gearbox.

Resale

The Civic should depreicate less than many other cars while the Focus, yet to create its track record, would have an unknown value in the years to come.

Issues

The Civic has one linked above, Focus none yet.

[mazdamazda]

I'll go with the Focus Sport... in most aspects it will outclass the Civic (save for the quartermile run).

I am more concerned with power, fuel consumption and aftersale service (PMS on parts and labor).

I think that the Focus comes with a FREE PMS for three years.

[alwayz_yummy]

ewan ko lang, kung on parin pala promo nila, ung extended warranty nila, tsaka maganda sa kanila, di ko lang alam kung may nagavail na, it come w/ free ERA(emer. road asisstance) card, anywhere daw.


PS > kung power economy aftersales hanap mo get a getz, accent, matrix..kung di mo tiwala parin yung gumagandang korean options, just get a city(sedan)/jazz(hatch) na 1.5 vtec w/cvt...

[mazdamazda]

ah yes... permanent na yata yung extended warranty coverage (5 years).

[Isko143]

Yes - they still have the 5 year warranty but you have to pay extra premium for the 4th & 5th year.

PMS - not free anymore

[alwayz_yummy]

well, kung ok sayo why not avail the extended waranty.

sayang lang hyundai doesent offer here their 10-year waranty

[stormrider]

Peeps,
I am more concerned with power, fuel consumption and aftersale service (PMS on parts and labor). Both cars have their own appeal in the looks department.

Being the lighter among the two, the Civic would give you better power, torque and fuel economy.

Reviews of the Civic highlight on its technical advances, while the Focus is a solid Euro car.

Looks, its your call.

Aftersales service, I have no experience with Fords, so I have no opinion for now. But if you do go Honda, get it from Hondakal.

[Horsepower]

Quarter mile killer pala ang Civic? wala pang umaabot sa akin sa stoplight run eh (i drive a 2.2L diesel). nasa 5th gear na ko after a few seconds, parang nasa 2nd pa lang sila e. hehehe

Anyway sir Isko, with your nice budget, have you considered Tucson CRDi CUV instead? Try also the Sorento CRDi if you are open for other options. SUVs i think are better given our road conditions. On a head-on crash, i think you'll have higher chances of survival in an SUV than in a jap compact car.

[AFI]

vtec power pa rin. and the resale value, no match ang ford

[alanranch]

Peeps,

I've read the other thread regarding the same topic but not to many comments on the 2.0 variants.

My choice is down to these 2 cars :

2.0 Civic (A/T) = P 1,112,000
2.0 Focus (A/T) = P1,025,000

I am more concerned with power, fuel consumption and aftersale service (PMS on parts and labor). Both cars have their own appeal in the looks department.

Hope you guys can help me. I have until next week to decide.

Thanks in advance.

AFter reading your post I have to say the Civic is for you.

power - Civic over the focus. SA recta pwede lumaban coz of the suspension but the civic is more responsive.

Fuel consumption - Civic wins. Yeah its a gass guzzler too specially if you gun it all the time but all vtec owners know that if you feather the accelerator and plan your route itll give you decent consumption. Even if we put a dummy w/ the same driving ability inside a civic or focus the civic will give better results as far as fuel con is concerned.

Aftersale service - Ford

If i get to pick one, id toss a coin hehe