Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Pontiac Solstice | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 95.1 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 157.2 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.3 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 50.1 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 2976 lb. | 234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
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 |
2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |