Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Volvo V70 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.8 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 189.9 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 73.3 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 60.9 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3527 lb. | -569 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.8 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.1 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.6 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -27.3 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 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |