Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 168.7 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 69.5 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.0 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 3660 lb. | -437 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.8 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
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 |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |