Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.0 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 179.5 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 70.1 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.9 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2920 lb. | 3250 lb. | -330 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.6 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -23.5 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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |