Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
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 | 176.4 in | -4.8 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 |
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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |