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2010 Ford Focus and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 143 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 106.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Length | 175.0 in | 179.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 58.6 in | 56.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2623 lb. | 2959 lb. | -336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.4 in | 53.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.3 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 53.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Ford Focus
| 2010 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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