Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 90.6 in | 13.7 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 139.6 in | 32 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 64.1 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 59.8 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 2505 lb. | 453 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 49.4 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 47.9 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 35.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 46.4 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 42.6 in | 10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 31.7 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |