Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Ford Focus (2012) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Ford Explorer	Ford Focus
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	104.3 in	8.3 in
Length	197.1 in	171.6 in	25.5 in
Width	78.9 in	71.8 in	7.1 in
Height	70.4 in	57.7 in	12.7 in
Curb Weight	4503 lb.	2958 lb.	1545 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.3 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	55.6 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	53.9 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.9 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	37.9 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	53.7 in	7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	52.7 in	4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	33.2 in	6.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	38.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	23.8	20 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	44.8 ft³	35.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.

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

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