Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6500 198 Nm@4450 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 kW@5300 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,336 kg | 1,665 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 68 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 986 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 935 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 947 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 402 L | -28 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |