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2012 Ford Focus and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 171.6 in | 179.3 in | -7.7 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 59.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3285 lb. | -327 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 35.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -22.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
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