Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
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 | 3223 lb. | 3440 lb. | -217 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |