Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4500 199 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 180.2 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.8 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 59.7 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3426 lb. | -468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 35.6 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 | -21.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.