Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 130 hp@6600 114 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 99.6 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 160.0 in | 15 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.0 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 60.0 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2645 lb. | 2544 lb. | 101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.8 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 51.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 45.1 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.3 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | -38.9 ft3 |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2010 | The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |
2015 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
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