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2012 Ford Focus and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 91.7 in | 12.6 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 157.3 in | 21.2 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 67.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 49.0 in | 8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2907 lb. | 2527 lb. | 380 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 50.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 32 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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