Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,359 mm | 4,252 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,462 kg | 1,452 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 60 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 970 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 925 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 861 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 365 L | 309 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,269 L | 572 L | -571 L |
2015 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 |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |