Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Focus | BMW i3 | |
Engine | Electric 143 hp 184 lb-ft |
Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 157.4 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 69.9 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 62.1 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 2961 lb. | 663 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 2.4 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.8 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 0.0 in | 41.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 50.4 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 75.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | 33 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i3.