Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Toyota Prius | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 175.6 in | -4 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 68.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2920 lb. | 3042 lb. | -122 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 52.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 36.0 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
2014 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 |
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 |
2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |