Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Ford Escape | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 174.7 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.7 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2920 lb. | 3254 lb. | -334 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.3 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 35.6 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -21.5 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 |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |