Ford Focus (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

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2015 Ford Focus and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Focus

2015 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review

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