Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 165.2 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 63.0 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3036 lb. | -78 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.3 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.8 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 62.1 ft3 | -17.3 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 2021 Kia Soul.