| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.2 in | -8.9 in |
| Length | 171.6 in | 200.2 in | -28.6 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 76.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 68.0 in | -10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.9 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.7 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 39.8 in | -6.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -38 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 48.3 ft3 | -24.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -55.9 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 |
| 2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |