Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 102.4 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 175.4 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 59.6 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2645 lb. | 2412 lb. | 233 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 51.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 48.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 46.2 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.0 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |