Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Trax | Ford Focus | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 102.9 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 167.2 in | 175.0 in | -7.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 58.6 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3048 lb. | 2645 lb. | 403 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 50.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.7 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 50.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 36.1 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 34.6 ft3 |
2016 Chevrolet Trax Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's much more room inside the Trax than many people expect given its compact exterior. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself with a few inches of knee room to spare. But if the people in the front seats are taller than me, those in the back seat better be shorter. The Renegade and 500X have about the same amount of rear knee room as the Trax. They have a couple inches more shoulder room, though, so fitting three people in back is a little less of a squeeze. (It will still help if they enjoy physical contact with one another.) The Honda HR-V isn't wider, but does have a few more inches of rear legroom. On the other hand, the rear seats in the Nissan JUKE and MINI Countryman are tighter than that in the Trax. see full Chevrolet Trax review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2010 | The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |