Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.4 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 173.9 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 68.3 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 59.7 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2796 lb. | 149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.4 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.6 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.6 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic.