Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 126.6 in | -22.3 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 203.0 in | -31.4 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 75.7 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.4 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1871 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 60.3 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 59.6 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 36.2 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 42.2 ft3 | -18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -40.2 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 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |