Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.9 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 202.1 in | -23.6 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 74.5 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 61.5 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3670 lb. | -460 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 41.2 in | -8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -8 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 |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |