Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,534 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,456 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 47 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 973 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 965 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 843 mm | -842 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 408 L | 374 L | 34 L |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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 |