Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.8 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 188.4 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 75.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 68.1 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 3979 lb. | -756 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.7 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 56.7 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.2 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 59.5 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.5 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.3 in | -5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -18.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -50.6 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 Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |