Ford Focus (2012) vs. Subaru Ascent (2020) Specs

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2012 Ford Focus and 2020 Subaru Ascent Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Ford Focus	Subaru Ascent
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	113.8 in	-9.5 in
Length	171.6 in	196.8 in	-25.2 in
Width	71.8 in	76.0 in	-4.2 in
Height	57.7 in	71.6 in	-13.9 in
Curb Weight	2958 lb.	4430 lb.	-1472 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	19.3 gal.	-6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	41.3 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	61.1 in	-5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.2 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	40.0 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	60.3 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.2 in	38.5 in	-5.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.7 in	-31.7 in
Total Legroom	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	112.4 in (over 3 rows)	-37.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	17.8 ft³	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	47.5 ft³	-23.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.8 ft³	86.5 ft³	-41.7 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

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