Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 119 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 | 101.6 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 172.6 in | 5.9 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 67.9 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2714 lb. | 231 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 52.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.4 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 33.5 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Rio.