Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 104.3 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 171.6 in | -15.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.8 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 57.7 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 2958 lb. | -196 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 38.3 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.6 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 53.9 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 52.7 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.2 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |
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 |