Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Ford Focus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,507 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,092 mm | 4,359 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,499 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,308 kg | 1,325 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 47 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 963 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,339 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 843 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 674 L | -334 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 770 L | 1,269 L | 769 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 |