Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Audi A7 / S7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 114.7 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 195.6 in | -24 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 75.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 4508 lb. | -1285 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 36.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.0 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | -11.2 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 |
2013 Audi A7 / S7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 review |
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