Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 176.0 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 66.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 60.4 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2749 lb. | 196 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 48.8 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 50.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 47.2 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.6 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 Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |