Volkswagen Beetle (2019) vs. Ford Focus (2012) Specs

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2019	2012
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Ford Focus
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	104.3 in	-4.3 in
Length	168.4 in	171.6 in	-3.2 in
Width	71.2 in	71.8 in	-0.6 in
Height	58.5 in	57.7 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	2958 lb.	54 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.4 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.6 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.9 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.9 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	53.7 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	33.2 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	44.8 ft³	-14.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.

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

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