The cavernous boot in the S-MAX provides more than 2,000 litres of space when all of the rear seats are removed or folded flat. Ford supplies a space-saver spare on diesel models in case of a I think Focus tends to have better absorption of small bumps than C-Max - presumably the spring rate is different to stop the taller C-Max flopping about in the bends. The Focus hatch is certainly a slightly better drive. Reply | Report as offensive | Link. Sun 5 Jun 2011 17:59. It’s an SUV -inspired, slightly more rugged version of the Ford Focus Estate. What that translates to is some aggressive-looking bumpers, black plastic cladding around the sills and arches, roof rails, and a slightly raised ride height, thanks to bigger tyres and a different suspension from the ‘normal’ car. Had Ford thought about things they'd have made it a few more inches longer, wider and taller, started with a 1.5 tdci, fitted better stiffer springs (for load carrying) and offered a 4x4 version they'd have got a winner, as it is it's ok for a family of 4, but don't take too many suitcases, as for 2 Lab's, only if they are puppies. Boot. Length of boot floor - back row of seats folded down or removed. 1679mm. Length of boot floor - back row of seats upright. 1029mm. Vertical height of boot opening. 769mm. Boot sill height to floor of car. 158mm. Comparing prices like-for-like with the Astra doesn’t quite work due to Ford pausing factory orders of the Focus, but for reference the Astra officially starts at £24,315 for the entry-level Design model, rising to £27,210 for the sporty looking GS Line, and £30,325 for the posh Ultimate. The plug-in hybrid, meanwhile, starts at £32,700. Scroll down for the full details of the Ford Focus Estate 1998 right here. On this page, you will find all the key specs for the Focus Estate from overall fuel efficiency in MPG and its top speed in MPH, to running costs, dimensions, data and lots more. With Parkers you'll find the most comprehensive source of car specs online. The Ford Focus estate is outclassed on boot space with the seats up or down – its maximum volume of 1,502 litres looking rather measly next to the similarly-priced Skoda Octavia’s 1,740 litres. 7uUzs.