Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6000 342 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,456 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 76 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,019 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 947 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 927 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 439 L | -65 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 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |