Ford Focus (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2014 Ford Focus and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
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
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

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

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