Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.9 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 200.3 in | -28.7 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 74.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.4 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 4033 lb. | -810 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.2 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.9 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.4 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 39.8 in | -6.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 47.4 ft3 | -23.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -40.4 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |