Volvo C70 (2009) vs. Ford Focus (2012) Specs

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2009 Volvo C70 and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Volvo C70	Ford Focus
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	104.3 in	-0.4 in
Length	180.4 in	178.5 in	1.9 in
Width	72.3 in	71.8 in	0.5 in
Height	55.1 in	57.7 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	3792 lb.	2945 lb.	847 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	12.4 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.3 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	55.6 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	53.9 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.9 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.0 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	53.7 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	52.7 in	-11.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	33.2 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.1 in
Cargo Volume	12.8 ft³	13.2 ft³	-0.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo C70.

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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