Jeep Patriot (2009) vs. Ford Focus (2012) Specs

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2009 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Jeep Patriot	Ford Focus
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	104.3 in	-0.6 in
Length	173.6 in	171.6 in	2 in
Width	69.1 in	71.8 in	-2.7 in
Height	64.4 in	57.7 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	3190 lb.	2958 lb.	232 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.6 gal.	12.4 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	38.3 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.6 in	55.6 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	53.9 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.9 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.9 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	53.7 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	52.7 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	33.2 in	6.2 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.2 ft³	44.8 ft³	9.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Jeep Patriot

2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lots of legroom see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review

2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus

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

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