Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 176.0 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 66.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 60.4 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2749 lb. | 196 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 48.8 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 50.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 47.2 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 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 |
2007 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is as large and comfortable as a traditional midsize sedan, with higher seating position. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
There was a huge amount of rear seat leg room for a subcompact car. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Does not feel like a small car inside see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Does not feel like a small car inside see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
I can comfertably drive this car for hours with no seat or room issues. I cant say the same for most cars in this class. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
See above. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
I can sit behind myself. Its rare for me to be able to do that in any car, let alone a compact one. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Nice to be in a smaller car but still have room for my longer frame . . . seats more comfortable than anticipated. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
large enough for actual adult to sit in see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I love how the Tiida/Versa has more rear leg room in it than the maxima does. a male of my build can sit in the back seat comfortably with the passenger seat pushed all the way back see full Nissan Versa review |
2007 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats on this were really not nice. Cheap is the word. Poor shaping, no lumbar support. They have really improved this in the new 2012 sedan, at least. It only took them 5 years. see full Nissan Versa review |