Ford Focus (2009) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2013) Specs

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2009 Ford Focus and 2013 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Ford Focus	Toyota RAV4
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.9 in	104.7 in	-1.8 in
Length	175.0 in	179.9 in	-4.9 in
Width	66.7 in	72.6 in	-5.9 in
Height	58.6 in	65.4 in	-6.8 in
Curb Weight	2645 lb.	3435 lb.	-790 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	57.3 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.4 in	54.2 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.6 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.9 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	55.4 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	48.8 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.2 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	38.4 ft³	-24.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.8 ft³	73.4 ft³	-59.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Focus

2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review
2009	2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review

2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review
2009	2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

2013 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The first two generations of the Toyota RAVs were much smaller than contemporaneous Honda CR-Vs. More than perhaps any other difference this one probably explains Toyota's lack of segment leadership. The third-generation RAV4, introduced for the 2006 model year, was much larger, and finally about the same size as the Honda. The new RAV4's body is an inch lower, but also a few inches longer. Compared to the CR-V, it's 1.6 inches longer, an inch wider, and 0.7 inches taller. This translates to a slightly roomier interior, and probably the roomiest in the segment unless one includes the boundary-defying Santa Fe Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I have nearly five inches of knee room in the Honda. Quite good, but I have seven inches in the new RAV4. Beyond sheer space, the RAV4's rear seat cushion is a comfortable height off the floor, and its rear seat back reclines over a relatively wide range. The Honda's rear seat back can be set in only two different positions that aren't far apart. Add a third passenger, though, and the rear seat no longer seems so roomy. My three kids aren't large, but they complained about the amount of room. The reason isn't hard to find: for some reason the new RAV4 only offers 48.8 inches of rear hip room. This is much better than the 43.3 inches in the 2012, but still well short of the 53.3 inches in the CR-V. So, while the RAV4 has the edge in knee room, the Honda easily wins a hip room comparison. see full Toyota RAV4 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

2013 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The drivers seat has a really long travel - I normally have the seat far back (5'11" with long legs) but I probably had 6 inches of travel further back I could have gone. The seat isn't overadjustable and not too hard to get into a comfortable position. The fake leather is a reasonable facsimile and has heated seats - would have to see how it does in the direct sun. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room is pretty impressive and seating position is nice. Adjustable rake of the rear seat is a nice touch. Appears to have 3 car seat anchors. The rear seat appears to be the same size as, or maybe even larger than the original Highlander / RX300. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2013 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2012	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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