Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Ford Focus (2014) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2014 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Subaru Forester	Ford Focus
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	104.3 in	-1.3 in
Length	179.5 in	171.6 in	7.9 in
Width	70.1 in	71.8 in	-1.7 in
Height	65.9 in	57.7 in	8.2 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3223 lb.	217 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	12.4 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	38.3 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	55.6 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.9 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.9 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	53.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	33.2 in	4.8 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	23.8 ft³	9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	44.8 ft³	23.5 ft³

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review

2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2014	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

2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review

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