Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.4 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 187.2 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 75.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 68.0 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 5300 lb. | -2342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.7 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.4 in | -3.7 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -26.2 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 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |