Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6500 198 Nm@4450 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 110 kW@6200 179 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,336 kg | 1,228 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 53 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 986 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 953 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 907 mm | -64 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 433 L | -59 L |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.