Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 186.2 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 68.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3435 lb. | -225 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 33.9 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |