Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 167.4 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.2 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 3201 lb. | 22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 47.0 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 41.5 in | 11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 33.9 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |