Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
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 | 3223 lb. | 3369 lb. | -146 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
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 |