Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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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 | 112.3 in | -8 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 191.8 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.3 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3680 lb. | -470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.0 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.6 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -1.9 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |