Which is better: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Honda Accord?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Ford Focus vs 2026 Honda Accord on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Honda Accord?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Ford Focus starts lower at $17,950. Live Ford Focus listings start at $6,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Honda Accord?

The 2018 Ford Focus leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,950).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Honda Accord?

The 2026 Honda Accord leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (48).

Which has better electricRangeMi: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Honda Accord?

The 2018 Ford Focus leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (115).

Which has better horsepower: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Honda Accord?

The 2018 Ford Focus leads on horsepower in this comparison (350).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Ford Focus vs 2026 Honda Accord?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Focus (5/5 NHTSA overall); Honda Accord (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Ford Focus vs Honda Accord

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2018 Ford Focus

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Overview

Spec	Ford FocusS	Honda AccordLX
Selected trim	S	LX
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	5-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2018	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Ford FocusS	Honda AccordLX
MSRP	$17,950 (best)	$28,395
Lowest listing price	$6,423 (best)	—
Median listing price	$8,860 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$15,717 (best)	—
For sale now	5 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ford FocusS	Honda AccordLX
Combined MPG	28 MPG	32 MPG (best)
City MPG	25 MPG	29 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	34 MPG	37 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	12.4 gal	14.8 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Ford FocusS	Honda AccordLX
Horsepower	160 hp	192 hp (best)
Torque	146 lb-ft	192 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L (best)	1.5 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Ford FocusS	Honda AccordLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	13.2 cu ft	16.7 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	2,928 lbs (best)	3,239 lbs
Ground clearance	—	5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase	104.3 in	111.4 in (best)
Length	178.7 in	195.7 in (best)
Width	71.8 in	73.3 in (best)
Height	57.8 in (best)	57.1 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ford FocusS	Honda AccordLX
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	7	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Ford Focus	Honda Accord
1	S $17,950 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $28,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	SE $19,245 MSRP	SE $30,695 MSRP
3	SE $20,540 MSRP	Sport Hybrid $33,795 MSRP
4	SEL $21,870 MSRP	EX-L Hybrid $35,095 MSRP
5	SEL $22,070 MSRP	Sport-L Hybrid $35,495 MSRP
6	Titanium $24,270 MSRP	Touring Hybrid $39,495 MSRP
7	Titanium $24,470 MSRP	—
8	ST $25,170 MSRP	—
9	Electric $29,120 MSRP	—
10	RS $41,120 MSRP	—

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