FORD FOCUS. MAZDA 3? KELAN BA LABAS NG BAGONG CIVIC? - Lady hollow

[niky]

Having ridden and driven both Mz3 and Focus, it's a toss-up between them. The Focus does have better sound insulation, though the Mazda won't disappoint. The Mazda seems to be a bit sharper in steering, but the Focus steering is very good, too. Both are saddled with anemic automatic transmissions, which sap power and gas, but as miLes has said, and as many Focus owners report, gas mileage is okay for the 2.0, and it's only the in the first thousand kilometers wherein they guzzle (the engines are still tight at the beginning)

Basically, the way the battle seems to be shaping up:

Mazda3 2.0R - boyracer, sporty, stylish and flashy.

Ford Focus 2.0 - premium sports hatch, subdued and comfortable (still can't get over those rear AC vents... mmmmmhhhhmmmmm)

Honda Civic 2.0 - baby Accord? mid-sized executive express with a touch of sportiness. Technophile's wet dream.

I'm still waiting to test the Civic. From all feedback, both local and abroad, it is apparently not as sharp or as sporty as the Focus, but it's still a step above the others, and the suspension is apparently more supple (comfortable) without being excessively soft. The manual transmission option is definitely a plus if you're into that kind of thing, and the automatics have always been very good.

But prices will probably be high. Expect the 1.8 to cost almost as much as current 2.0s and the 2.0s to cost more than the competition. Hopefully Honda will keep the prices low, but I doubt it. They have to clear space in their line-up to accomodate the top-of-the-line City and Jazz.

[seonadancing]

Di ko lang sure kung lalabas yun civic na hatch dito, that's the better looking one. The orange civic that we see in pictures is the Si, the last Civic Si didn't reach our country. The 8th gen civic sedan looks like a bigger vios. I'd probably pick the Focus hatch first then the MZ3 2.0 then the Civic. Unless the Civic hatch Si is going to be released here then that's going to be my first choice.

[Blackraven]

So far, prices haven't changed yet which is good:

1.8 V m/t - 789,000
1.8 V a/t - 825,000
1.8 S m/t - 832,000
1.8 S a/t - 867,000
2.0 S m/t - 962,000
2.0 S-L a/t with paddle shifts - 1.002M
1.3 IMA Hybrid CVT non-tiptronic - TBA

Comparisons:
2.0-litre
Honda Civic 2.0S - 962k (5MT), 1,002k (5AT)
Mazda3 2.0R - 1,009k (4AT)
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport - 1,025k (4AT)

1.8-litre
Honda Civic 1.8V - 789k (5MT), 825k (5AT)
Honda Civic 1.8S - 832k (5MT), 867k (5AT)
Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia - 945k (4AT), 975k (4AT + side skirts)

1.6-litre
Ford Focus 1.6 Trend - 799k (5MT), 849k (4AT)

Engine specs:
Honda Civic 2.0S - 155-hp *6500-rpm; 188-Nm *5500-rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport - 145-hp *6000-rpm; 185-Nm *4000-rpm
Mazda3 2.0R - 141-hp *6500-rpm; 181-Nm *4500-rpm
Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia - 125-hp *6000-rpm; 165-Nm *4000-rpm
Honda Civic 1.8V/S - 140-hp *6300-rpm; 174-Nm *4300-rpm


The R18A 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC closely matches the 2.0-liters of Ford/Mazda.

[musang]

So far, prices haven't changed yet which is good:

1.8 V m/t - 789,000
1.8 V a/t - 825,000
1.8 S m/t - 832,000
1.8 S a/t - 867,000
2.0 S m/t - 962,000
2.0 S-L a/t with paddle shifts - 1.002M
1.3 IMA Hybrid CVT non-tiptronic - TBA

Comparisons:
2.0-litre
Honda Civic 2.0S - 962k (5MT), 1,002k (5AT)
Mazda3 2.0R - 1,009k (4AT)
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport - 1,025k (4AT)

1.8-litre
Honda Civic 1.8V - 789k (5MT), 825k (5AT)
Honda Civic 1.8S - 832k (5MT), 867k (5AT)
Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia - 945k (4AT), 975k (4AT + side skirts)

1.6-litre
Ford Focus 1.6 Trend - 799k (5MT), 849k (4AT)

Engine specs:
Honda Civic 2.0S - 155-hp *6500-rpm; 188-Nm *5500-rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport - 145-hp *6000-rpm; 185-Nm *4000-rpm
Mazda3 2.0R - 141-hp *6500-rpm; 181-Nm *4500-rpm
Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia - 125-hp *6000-rpm; 165-Nm *4000-rpm
Honda Civic 1.8V/S - 140-hp *6300-rpm; 174-Nm *4300-rpm


The R18A 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC closely matches the 2.0-liters of Ford/Mazda.

looks promising for honda. saang dealer na naglabas ng pricing?

[number001]

So far, prices haven't changed yet which is good:

1.8 V m/t - 789,000
1.8 V a/t - 825,000
1.8 S m/t - 832,000
1.8 S a/t - 867,000
2.0 S m/t - 962,000
2.0 S-L a/t with paddle shifts - 1.002M
1.3 IMA Hybrid CVT non-tiptronic - TBA

Comparisons:
2.0-litre
Honda Civic 2.0S - 962k (5MT), 1,002k (5AT)
Mazda3 2.0R - 1,009k (4AT)
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport - 1,025k (4AT)

1.8-litre
Honda Civic 1.8V - 789k (5MT), 825k (5AT)
Honda Civic 1.8S - 832k (5MT), 867k (5AT)
Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia - 945k (4AT), 975k (4AT + side skirts)

1.6-litre
Ford Focus 1.6 Trend - 799k (5MT), 849k (4AT)

Engine specs:
Honda Civic 2.0S - 155-hp *6500-rpm; 188-Nm *5500-rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport - 145-hp *6000-rpm; 185-Nm *4000-rpm
Mazda3 2.0R - 141-hp *6500-rpm; 181-Nm *4500-rpm
Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia - 125-hp *6000-rpm; 165-Nm *4000-rpm
Honda Civic 1.8V/S - 140-hp *6300-rpm; 174-Nm *4300-rpm


The R18A 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC closely matches the 2.0-liters of Ford/Mazda.

If that's really the price for the Civic here come lauch time, then it is quite affordable compared to the Focus. Aside from the 1.8 engine on the base Civic, it is really hard to compare the features and equipment for both vehicles at this moment. We'll just have to wait and see for the final iteration /production unit to be launch here by next month.

[parakitoJDM]

[QUOTE=HOLLOWMAN]

bakit di na kasama mz3?

maybe i like the civic and focus better than the mz3....(based sa mga messages)

go for a test drive on all the units. and decide which is best for you.
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[niky]

*Blackraven: Thanks for the pricing info. The Civic 2.0 is on my mid-year shortlist, along with the Focus 2.0. I'm leaning a bit towards the Civic because of the MT, but I'm just itching to see the driving dynamics first.

As for the 1.8, some testers have reported that the extra power comes in really high... in other words, it's a revver, not a puller. Might be a good entry-level boyracer if they kit it right.

[HOLLOWMAN]

[QUOTE=Blackraven]So far, prices haven't changed yet which is good:

1.8 V m/t - 789,000
1.8 V a/t - 825,000
1.8 S m/t - 832,000
1.8 S a/t - 867,000
2.0 S m/t - 962,000
2.0 S-L a/t with paddle shifts - 1.002M
1.3 IMA Hybrid CVT non-tiptronic - TBA

[\QUOTE]


talaga bang mataas ang ford sa honda? e sa resale kaya? - ladyhollow

[HOLLOWMAN]

So far, prices haven't changed yet which is good:


2.0-litre
Honda Civic 2.0S - 962k (5MT), 1,002k (5AT)
Mazda3 2.0R - 1,009k (4AT)
Ford Focus 2.0 Sport - 1,025k (4AT)

talaga bang mas mataas ang ford sa honda? e sa resale kaya? - ladyhollow

[number001]

talaga bang mas mataas ang ford sa honda? e sa resale kaya? - ladyhollow

I believe the prices for the new Civic being posted here may or may not change once the car is officially launched next April'06. But based on the present figures, it does look like the offering by Ford Focus is quite pricey compared to the new Civic. For example, a Focus 1.6L Trend M/T costs Php 798,000 while the Civic 1.8L MT is Php 789,000 (based on the tentative price list).

Based on present market value/price, Honda has a higher resale value over Ford.