Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 123.2 in | -18.9 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 207.7 in | -36.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 79.3 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 77.2 in | -19.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 5302 lb. | -2344 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -15.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.0 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 65.0 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 61.3 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 65.0 in | -11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 60.8 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 41.9 in | -8.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -40.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 56.7 ft3 | -32.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -52.3 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 2011 Nissan Armada.