| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.0 in | 103.0 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 168.1 in | 168.1 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 67.0 in | 67.0 in | 67.0 in | 67.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2586 lb. | 2620 lb. | 2721 lb. | 2781 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.5 in | 53.5 in | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 49.4 in | 49.4 in | 49.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.5 in | 53.6 in | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 47.7 in | 50.7 in | 50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 42.5 ft3 | 42.5 ft3 | 55.8 ft3 |
| 2004 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch 145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adequate room for me, at six-foot-six and 275 pounds, and my normal-size wife. The back seat is, well - it's the back seat of a two-door hatchback. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I like seat backs that are firm and have the bolstered sides fairly wide apart for my back comfort. I never get physically tired in this seat. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Recaro sport seats are very supportive with adjustable lumbar support and electric height adjustment. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The original Ford Focus actually had a roomier, more comfortable rear seat than the 2012+. The seat cushion is even high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2004 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch 145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver's seat collapses like clockwork every 50,000 miles and needs to be replaced. With a used one from a junkyard, since dealer cost is over $1,000. Yeah - a thousand bucks for a manual cloth seat! see full Ford Focus review |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This is fine for small children, but the bench lacks padding. see full Ford Focus review |
| Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
| 2.0L I4 OHC-2v 110 hp@5000 125 lb-ft@3750 |
4-speed automatic | FWD |
| 5-speed manual | FWD | |
| 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@5300 135 lb-ft@4500 |
4-speed automatic | FWD |
| 5-speed manual | FWD | |
| 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 145 hp@5750 149 lb-ft@4250 |
4-speed automatic | FWD |
| 5-speed manual | FWD | |
| 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@7000 145 lb-ft@5500 |
6-speed manual | FWD |