Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Ford Focus (2009) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2009 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Ford Focus
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	102.9 in	-1.4 in
Length	179.3 in	175.0 in	4.3 in
Width	70.1 in	66.7 in	3.4 in
Height	59.2 in	58.6 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	2645 lb.	640 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.5 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.2 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.5 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.7 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.7 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.9 in	-50.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	36.1 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	13.8 ft³	19 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	13.8 ft³	53.1 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review
2009	2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review

2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review
2009	2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review

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