Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
|
Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 121.2 in | -18.3 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 202.5 in | -27.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.7 in | -12 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 67.9 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2645 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1865 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 63.7 in | -10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 58.4 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 64.1 in | -10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 65.0 in | -14.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 83.3 ft3 | -69.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -130 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 |
2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. 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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review |
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 |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |