Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,614 mm | 3,028 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,488 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,190 kg | 2,290 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 102 L | -51 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,036 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,280 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 996 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,293 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 950 mm | -33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 996 mm | -996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,514 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 874 mm | -874 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 569 L | -178 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 1,937 L | 12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 2,900 L | 11.8 |
2008 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The first-generation Focus has great seats -- cushy, well-bolstered, and high off the floor. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was a pleasant surprise when we discovered how comfortable the front seats were for long road trips. They are contoured enough so I can lay the seat back, with a small pillow and take a nice long nap. This is probably highly subjective, but for us, the car seats have been just what we wanted. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front seat has more room than one would expect. I have yet to encounter someone who has not fit inside comfortably, despite their size. Being over 6ft tall, I drive daily without feeling cramped or enclosed. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Ample room. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room for a big guy like me. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can drive for long distances without succuming to fatigue. see full Ford Focus review |
2008 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not the best, but ok for a 2 door hatch. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another two inches of legroom sure would be nice. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Very average for its class. Not a place for grownups for long. see full Ford Focus review |
2007 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango review |