Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Ford Focus | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 102.9 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 175.0 in | 11 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 66.7 in | 6 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 58.6 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 2645 lb. | 1405 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 13.5 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 50.4 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.3 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 53.7 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 50.9 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 36.1 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
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 |