Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Honda Civic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 176.7 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 69.0 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 2912 lb. | 298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.6 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |