Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,359 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,342 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 83 L | -36 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,026 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 991 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 937 mm | -94 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 535 L | 139 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 1,911 L | 22.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,269 L | 3,290 L | -2 L |
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 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |