Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6500 198 Nm@4450 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,336 kg | 1,450 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 62 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,011 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 965 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 960 mm | -117 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 425 L | -51 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 2009 Kia Optima.