Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 235 hp@4500 258 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 117.3 in | -13 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 200.7 in | -29.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 78.4 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 70.1 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 4248 lb. | -1290 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.3 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 61.5 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 58.2 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 60.8 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.6 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113 in (over 3 rows) | -37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 55.5 ft3 | -31.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -52 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.