Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,614 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,488 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,200 kg | 1,281 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 50 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,280 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 932 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,293 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 950 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 391 L | 428 L | -37 L |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2010 | The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |
2014 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
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