Ford Focus (2010) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

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2010 Ford Focus and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2008
Model	Ford Focus	Volvo V50
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 143 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.9 in	103.9 in	-1 in
Length	175.0 in	177.7 in	-2.7 in
Width	66.7 in	69.7 in	-3 in
Height	58.6 in	57.2 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	2623 lb.	3379 lb.	-756 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	38.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	55.2 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.4 in	53.7 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.6 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.1 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	54.1 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	50.7 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	34.4 in	1.7 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	27.4 ft³	-13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.8 ft³	62.9 ft³	-49.1 ft³

2010 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2009	2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review

2010 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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	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 4-speed automatic FWD	Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review
2009	2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review

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