Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,359 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,342 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 50 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,031 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,011 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 922 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 547 L | 127 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,269 L | 1,532 L | 0 L |
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 |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |