Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 174.8 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 73.0 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 64.4 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 3433 lb. | -210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 37.9 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |