Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,359 mm | 4,521 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,342 kg | 1,607 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 60 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 988 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 968 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 874 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 362 L | 312 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,269 L | 1,252 L | 0 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 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |