Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Rogue | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.9 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 182.9 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.3 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3267 lb. | -309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 35.3 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 | -13.1 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 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review |