Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Focus | BMW 2-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 105.9 in | -3 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 174.7 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 55.8 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2623 lb. | 3300 lb. | -677 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.0 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0 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 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |