Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 119.2 in | -16.3 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 200.8 in | -25.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.0 in | -9.3 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 74.3 in | -15.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2623 lb. | 4848 lb. | -2225 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.3 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 58.7 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 57.2 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 68.4 ft3 | -54.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -88.6 ft3 |
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 |
2008 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 |