Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.5 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 197.6 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 73.0 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2907 lb. | 3343 lb. | -436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.5 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.7 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.9 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |