| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volvo C70 | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,582 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,740 kg | 1,456 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 47 L | 13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 965 mm | -40 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 843 mm | 18 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 362 L | 374 L | -12 L |
| 2013 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |
| 2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | 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 |