Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,319 kg | 1,667 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 66 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,001 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 960 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 955 mm | -112 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 527 L | -153 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 |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |