| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda Tribute | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 174.4 in | 171.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 71.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.7 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3319 lb. | 2958 lb. | 361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 52.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.7 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda Tribute.
| 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 |