Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan cube | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.6 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 156.5 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 66.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.0 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 2762 lb. | 196 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 42.6 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.2 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 48.8 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 47.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 35.5 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -13.3 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 2014 Nissan cube.