Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 179.5 in | -1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.1 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2907 lb. | 2908 lb. | -1 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.8 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 35.9 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.