Ford Focus (2012) vs. Kia Seltos (2021) Specs

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2012 Ford Focus and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Ford Focus	Kia Seltos
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	103.5 in	0.8 in
Length	171.6 in	172.0 in	-0.4 in
Width	71.8 in	70.9 in	0.9 in
Height	57.7 in	63.6 in	-5.9 in
Curb Weight	2958 lb.	3456 lb.	-498 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.0 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	55.5 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	53.5 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.4 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	54.7 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	52.8 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.2 in	38.0 in	-4.8 in
Total Legroom	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	26.6 ft³	-2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.8 ft³	62.8 ft³	-18 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

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

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