Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
5.0L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5500 336 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.2 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 185.6 in | -14 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.3 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 77.8 in | -20.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 5545 lb. | -2587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 42.2 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.5 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 52.5 in | -10.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 41.9 in | -8.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -19.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -34.7 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.