Comparison: Boot space Ford Focus vs. competitors 2024

How much cargo can handle this medium Hatchback?

Few aspects of a car are as important to daily living as the boot space, and the Ford Focus is no different. From weekend getaways to daily grocery runs, having ample space in the back is essential. So, let us take a closer look at the Ford Focus boot space and how it compares to its rivals in the market, both within the Ford lineup and against other manufacturers.

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Ford Focus - How has the boot space changed over the generations?

The Ford Focus has evolved through several generations, with the boot space changing throughout the years. The first generation (1998-2001) had a boot space of 350 litres, which remained the same in the following facelift (2001-2005). The second generation (2004-2008) saw the boot space grow to 385 litres, increasing further to 396 litres in its facelift (2008-2011). The third generation (2011-2014) strangely decreased the boot space to 363 litres, only for it to further reduce to a disappointing 237 litres for the facelift (2013-2018). Thankfully, the fourth generation (2018-2022) restored some balance, boasting a 375-litre boot space, with the newest facelift (2022-now) having a slightly larger 392 litres of space.

Ford Focus generations

(Boot space)
Ford Focus generations
Generation yearBoot space
Focus, Model year 1998 (I)350 l
Focus, Model year 2001 (Focus I (1. Facelift))350 l
Focus, Model year 2008 (Focus II (1. Facelift))396 l
Focus, Model year 2011 (Focus III)363 l
Focus, Model year 2013 (Focus III (1. Facelift))363 l
Focus, Model year 2018 (Focus IV)375 l
Focus, Model year 2022 (Focus IV (1. Facelift))392 l
1. Focus, Model year 1998 (I) 350 l
2. Focus, Model year 2001 (Focus I (1. Facelift)) 350 l
3. Focus, Model year 2008 (Focus II (1. Facelift)) 396 l
4. Focus, Model year 2011 (Focus III) 363 l
5. Focus, Model year 2013 (Focus III (1. Facelift)) 363 l
6. Focus, Model year 2018 (Focus IV) 375 l
7. Focus, Model year 2022 (Focus IV (1. Facelift)) 392 l
The difference in Boot space between first generation (I) from 1998 and last generation (Focus IV (1. Facelift)) from 2022 is 42 l.
The boot space of the current generation of Focus is 392 l.

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The boot space compared to other Ford models

Now, let us compare the Ford Focus to other models in the Ford lineup. The Focus, with its 392-litre boot space, surpasses the Ford Fiesta (292 litres) and the Ford EcoSport (321 litres) in terms of available storage. However, when it comes to larger Ford vehicles such as the Ford Kuga (435 litres), Ford Puma (456 litres), and the Ford Focus Turnier (635 litres), the standard Ford Focus falls behind in terms of boot space size.

Ford Focus vs other current cars by Ford

(Boot space)
Boot space: Focus vs. other models by Ford
Variant nameBoot space
GT 11 l
Galaxy 200 l
Fiesta 292 l
EcoSport 321 l
Explorer 330 l
Mustang Convertible 332 l
Focus 392 l
Focus Active 392 l
Focus ST 392 l
Mustang Mach-E 402 l
Mustang Mach-E Rally 402 l
Mustang Fastback 408 l
Kuga 412 l
Kuga Active 412 l
Explorer EV 450 l
Puma 456 l
Puma ST 456 l
Bronco 504 l
Tourneo Courier 570 l
Capri 572 l
Focus Active Turnier 608 l
Focus ST Turnier 635 l
Focus Turnier 635 l
E-Tourneo Custom 672 l
Tourneo Custom 672 l
Transit Connect Kombi 1000 l
Tourneo Connect 1213 l
1. GT 11 l
2. Galaxy 200 l
3. Fiesta 292 l
4. EcoSport 321 l
5. Explorer 330 l
6. Mustang Convertible 332 l
7. Focus 392 l
8. Focus Active 392 l
9. Focus ST 392 l
10. Mustang Mach-E 402 l
11. Mustang Mach-E Rally 402 l
12. Mustang Fastback 408 l
13. Kuga 412 l
14. Kuga Active 412 l
15. Explorer EV 450 l
16. Puma 456 l
17. Puma ST 456 l
18. Bronco 504 l
19. Tourneo Courier 570 l
20. Capri 572 l
21. Focus Active Turnier 608 l
22. Focus ST Turnier 635 l
23. Focus Turnier 635 l
24. E-Tourneo Custom 672 l
25. Tourneo Custom 672 l
26. Transit Connect Kombi 1000 l
27. Tourneo Connect 1213 l

How does the boot space of the Ford Focus compare to it's nearest competitors?

Moving to the Ford Focus' direct competition, the boot space size falls quite close to the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series, both offering an equal 380 litres. The boot space is notably larger than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (355 litres) and the Mazda 3 (351 litres), but is outclassed by the roomier Peugeot 308 (412 litres). Other rivals, such as the Skoda Scala (467 litres), Renault Megane (473 litres), and the Fiat Tipo (440 litres), show a significant advantage in boot space when compared to the Ford Focus.

Ford Focus vs. similar cars

(Boot space)
Boot space: Ford Focus vs. similar cars
Car modelBoot space
Opel Insignia 2008520 l
Lancia Gamma 1980500 l
Citroen Xantia 1998480 l
Rover 800 1987471 l
Toyota Carina 1992470 l
Citroen XM 1994455 l
Citroen BX 1983444 l
Renault R25 1988442 l
Infiniti Q30 2015430 l
Mitsubishi Carisma 1999430 l
Renault R30 1976400 l
Ford Focus 2022392 l
Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 2001390 l
Nissan Pulsar 2014385 l
Citroen DS 4 2011385 l
Lancia Delta 2008380 l
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010350 l
Mazda 3 2006346 l
Hyundai i30 2007340 l
KIA cee´d 2007340 l
Fiat Stilo 2001305 l
MG ZR 2001304 l
Volvo C30 2006278 l
Fiat Sedici 2006270 l
Audi A1 2010270 l
smart forfour 2004268 l
Opel Corsa 2000260 l
Peugeot 206 1998245 l
Citroen C2 2003224 l
VW Beetle 1998209 l
Abarth 500/595/695 2008185 l
1. Opel Insignia 2008 520 l
2. Lancia Gamma 1980 500 l
3. Citroen Xantia 1998 480 l
4. Rover 800 1987 471 l
5. Toyota Carina 1992 470 l
6. Citroen XM 1994 455 l
7. Citroen BX 1983 444 l
8. Renault R25 1988 442 l
9. Infiniti Q30 2015 430 l
10. Mitsubishi Carisma 1999 430 l
11. Renault R30 1976 400 l
12. Ford Focus 2022 392 l
13. Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 2001 390 l
14. Nissan Pulsar 2014 385 l
15. Citroen DS 4 2011 385 l
16. Lancia Delta 2008 380 l
17. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 350 l
18. Mazda 3 2006 346 l
19. Hyundai i30 2007 340 l
20. KIA cee´d 2007 340 l
21. Fiat Stilo 2001 305 l
22. MG ZR 2001 304 l
23. Volvo C30 2006 278 l
24. Fiat Sedici 2006 270 l
25. Audi A1 2010 270 l
26. smart forfour 2004 268 l
27. Opel Corsa 2000 260 l
28. Peugeot 206 1998 245 l
29. Citroen C2 2003 224 l
30. VW Beetle 1998 209 l
31. Abarth 500/595/695 2008 185 l

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