Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.5 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 174.3 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 66.3 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2920 lb. | 3433 lb. | -513 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.2 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.1 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 35.8 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 23.0 ft3 | 0.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
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 Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |