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2012 Ford Focus and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
| Length | 171.6 in | 184.1 in | -12.5 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 74.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 67.9 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3846 lb. | -888 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 36.8 in | -3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 34.2 ft3 | -10.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -33.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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