Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.6 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 197.1 in | -25.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 78.9 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 70.4 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 4557 lb. | -1334 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 61.3 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 57.3 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.5 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 61.0 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.7 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 39.8 in | -6.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -38.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -35.9 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.