Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Pontiac Solstice | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@5300 353 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,416 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 3,993 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,456 kg | 1,350 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 49 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 978 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,085 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 59 L | 315 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 153 L | -139.8 |
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 |