Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,359 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,342 kg | 2,096 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 78 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,011 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 996 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 922 mm | -79 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 915 L | -241 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 2,350 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,269 L | 3,993 L | -2 L |
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 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |