| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Length | 171.6 in | 173.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 72.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 72.6 in | -14.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3668 lb. | -710 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 46.8 in | -8.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.6 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 45.1 in | -7.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.5 in | -4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.5 in | -5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.6 in | -4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -32.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.