Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 119.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 200.8 in | -29.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 76.0 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 74.3 in | -16.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 4848 lb. | -1890 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -14.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.8 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.3 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 58.7 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.5 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.2 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.4 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 68.4 ft3 | -44.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -57.6 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 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |