Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.0 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 190.7 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 72.1 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3385 lb. | -175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.7 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 45.5 in | -3.6 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 | 54.5 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.7 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.2 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 |
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.