Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 101.5 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 173.5 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 56.8 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2645 lb. | 3549 lb. | -904 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 41.5 in | 12.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 32.5 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2010 | The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |