Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.0 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 197.2 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 72.8 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.5 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3210 lb. | 3495 lb. | -285 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.4 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.8 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.2 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 40.9 in | -7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |