Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.9 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 184.6 in | -13 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.9 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.9 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 3649 lb. | -691 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.9 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.9 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 36.4 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 39.7 ft3 | -15.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -35.8 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |