Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Niro | |
Engine | Electric 143 hp 184 lb-ft |
Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 171.5 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 60.8 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 3854 lb. | -230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 48.3 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.4 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
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 2020 Kia Niro.