Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 130.0 in | -25.7 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 221.3 in | -42.8 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 79.1 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 76.6 in | -18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 5840 lb. | -2895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -18.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.1 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 65.3 in | -9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 64.4 in | -10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 65.2 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 62.3 in | -9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 39.1 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -32.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -87.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.