Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,455 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,456 kg | 1,520 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 60 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 980 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 932 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 838 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 311 L | 63 L |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |