| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Lincoln MKX | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 102.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 186.5 in | 175.0 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 66.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 58.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 2645 lb. | 1575 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 53.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.8 in | 53.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 50.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 |
| 2008 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Very hard seats with the air conditioned seat option see full Lincoln MKX review |
| 2010 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review |