Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 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 | 3223 lb. | 3846 lb. | -623 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 |
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 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 |