Mazda CX-7 (2011) vs. Ford Focus (2012) Specs

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2011 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Mazda CX-7	Ford Focus
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	104.3 in	4 in
Length	184.3 in	171.6 in	12.7 in
Width	73.7 in	71.8 in	1.9 in
Height	64.8 in	57.7 in	7.1 in
Curb Weight	3787 lb.	2958 lb.	829 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	12.4 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	38.3 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.6 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.9 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.9 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.9 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	53.7 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	52.7 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	33.2 in	3.2 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	23.8 ft³	6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	44.8 ft³	13.8 ft³

2011 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review

2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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

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