Ford Focus (2012) vs. Buick Enclave (2008) Specs

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2012 Ford Focus and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Ford Focus	Buick Enclave
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	118.9 in	-14.6 in
Length	171.6 in	201.8 in	-30.2 in
Width	71.8 in	79.0 in	-7.2 in
Height	57.7 in	72.2 in	-14.5 in
Curb Weight	2958 lb.	4780 lb.	-1822 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	22.0 gal.	-9.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.4 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	62.0 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	57.4 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.3 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.0 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	61.4 in	-7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	57.0 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.2 in	36.9 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.4 in	-57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	-36.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	18.9 ft³	4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	67.5 ft³	-43.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.8 ft³	116.2 ft³	-71.4 ft³

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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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review

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