Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Dodge Challenger | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 116.0 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 197.7 in | -19.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 75.7 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2907 lb. | 3719 lb. | -812 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.2 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.7 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 32.6 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -3 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 |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |