Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,614 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,488 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,190 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 49 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 978 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,280 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 958 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,293 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 856 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 391 L | 394 L | -3 L |
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 |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |