Ford Focus (2012) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2012 Ford Focus and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Ford Focus	BMW X1
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	108.7 in	-4.4 in
Length	171.6 in	176.5 in	-4.9 in
Width	71.8 in	70.8 in	1 in
Height	57.7 in	60.8 in	-3.1 in
Curb Weight	2920 lb.	3527 lb.	-607 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	16.6 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	41.3 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	55.0 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.7 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	54.6 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.2 in	34.9 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.8 ft³	47.7 ft³	-2.9 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1

2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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