Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura RL | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.3 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 178.5 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3210 lb. | 802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.2 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2014 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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |