Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,456 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 60 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 970 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 935 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 818 mm | 25 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 215 L | 159 L |
2014 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 |
2014 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 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |