Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.1 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 189.9 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 72.4 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 66.1 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2920 lb. | 3893 lb. | -973 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.8 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.1 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -28.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Subaru Outback.