Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Buick Regal | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 190.2 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 73.1 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.4 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3710 lb. | -500 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.4 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.3 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 2.1 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 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |