Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 173.5 in | 5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.8 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 3549 lb. | -604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.7 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 41.5 in | 12.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 32.5 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.7 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 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |