Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Suzuki XL7 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 243 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.4 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 197.2 in | -25.6 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 72.2 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 68.9 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3886 lb. | -928 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.3 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 52.2 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.8 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.8 in | -38.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 38.1 ft3 | -14.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | -9.5 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 2009 Suzuki XL7.