Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 185.8 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 55.5 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2907 lb. | 3281 lb. | -374 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.8 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 36.2 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
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 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |