Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 180.7 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 73.6 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.2 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3743 lb. | -785 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.2 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.6 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | -15.8 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 |
2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |