Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 105.9 in | -3 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 175.8 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.5 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.6 in | 64.4 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2645 lb. | 3175 lb. | -530 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.9 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -52.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review |
2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. 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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review |
2022 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2022 | Volkswagen's "bigger for Americans" strategy continues with the Taos. Even though the new crossover is the smallest VW offers in North America, its rear passengers enjoy a seat set comfortably high off the floor and plenty of room for their heads, shoulders, and legs. On their spec sheets the Kia Seltos and Chevrolet TrailBlazer offer more combined legroom, but I observed more space in the VW. The top two trim levels include rear air vents. Why, then, would someone spend a few thousand more for the Tiguan? Perhaps they occasionally need a third-row seat but don't want a crossover the size of the Atlas. The Tiguan's second-row seat isn't quite as roomy as the Taos's, but unlike the latter it can slide and recline. see full Volkswagen Taos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.