Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Hyundai Veloster | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 104.3 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 166.1 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 55.1 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2623 lb. | 2584 lb. | 39 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 53.2 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.3 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.0 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 52.6 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 31.7 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -20.9 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 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |