Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.4 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 167.3 in | 11.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 66.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2365 lb. | 580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 50.8 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 50.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.3 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 1.3 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 2010 Kia Rio.