Volvo S40 (2007) vs. Ford Focus (2012) Specs

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2007 Volvo S40 and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Volvo S40	Ford Focus
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 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	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	104.3 in	-0.4 in
Length	175.9 in	178.5 in	-2.6 in
Width	69.7 in	71.8 in	-2.1 in
Height	57.2 in	57.7 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3278 lb.	2945 lb.	333 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	12.4 gal.	3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.3 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.6 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.9 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.9 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.0 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	53.7 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	52.7 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	33.2 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume	12.6 ft³	13.2 ft³	-0.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo S40.

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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