Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Ford Focus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.9 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 175.0 in | 0 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 66.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.6 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 2623 lb. | 743 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 13.5 gal. | -13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.2 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 50.4 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 50.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.1 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 13.8 ft3 | -13.8 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
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 |