Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | Electric 143 hp 184 lb-ft |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 175.0 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 69.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 61.0 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 3366 lb. | 258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.2 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.5 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 50.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 31.1 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 44.8 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |