Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Niro | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,614 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,356 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,488 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,190 kg | 1,409 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 45 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,019 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,280 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 993 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,293 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 950 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 549 L | -158 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 1,543 L | 12.8 |
2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro.