Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 172.0 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 67.7 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2729 lb. | 216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 52.1 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.8 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 31.1 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -0.5 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 |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |