Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-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 | 182.0 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 73.2 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.7 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 3811 lb. | -588 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.6 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.8 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.9 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 40.3 in | -7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -10.1 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 |
2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.