Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Cadillac ATS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 109.3 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 182.8 in | -7.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 55.9 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2623 lb. | 3373 lb. | -750 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 53.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 52.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.5 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 3.6 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 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
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