Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,359 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,462 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 76 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,011 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 998 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 927 mm | -84 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,237 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 831 mm | -831 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 934 L | -260 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 2,359 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,269 L | 4,072 L | -3 L |
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 |
2013 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 |