Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
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 |
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 |
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |