Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 180.0 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 69.4 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3480 lb. | -270 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.7 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.3 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 36.1 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |