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Volkswagen Passat (2012) vs. Ford Focus (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2011 Ford Focus specs.

2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2011 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Volkswagen Passat Ford Focus  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 102.9 in 7.5 in
Length 191.6 in 175.0 in 16.6 in
Width 72.2 in 66.7 in 5.5 in
Height 58.5 in 58.6 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3166 lb. 2623 lb. 543 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.5 gal. 5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 39.2 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 53.5 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.4 in -50.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.7 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.3 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 53.7 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.9 in -50.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 36.1 in 3 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 3.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 13.8 ft3 2.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Focus

2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2010 The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Focus

2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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
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
2010 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review
 
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