Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
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 | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,359 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,644 kg | 1,477 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 0 L | 47 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,046 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 947 mm | 16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 846 mm | -3 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 680 L | -6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,269 L | 850 L | -849 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Nissan LEAF.