Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Buick Verano | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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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 | 105.7 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 183.9 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.4 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3550 lb. | -340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.7 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review |