Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 2,649 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,456 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 61 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,001 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 945 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 955 mm | -112 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 428 L | -54 L |
2015 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 |
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 |