Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,614 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,488 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,190 kg | 1,345 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 51 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,280 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 988 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,293 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 904 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 524 L | -133 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 1,359 L | 12.8 |
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 |
2009 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |