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Toyota Corolla (2008) vs. Ford Focus (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Corolla and 2011 Ford Focus specs.

2008 Toyota Corolla and 2011 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Toyota Corolla Ford Focus  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
126 hp@6000
122 lb-ft@4200
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
140 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 102.9 in -0.5 in
Length 178.3 in 175.0 in 3.3 in
Width 66.9 in 66.7 in 0.2 in
Height 58.5 in 58.6 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 2595 lb. 2645 lb. -50 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 13.5 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 39.2 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 53.5 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 50.4 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.7 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 38.3 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 53.7 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.2 in 50.9 in -4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 36.1 in -0.7 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume 13.5 ft3 13.8 ft3 -0.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Focus

2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2010 The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Focus

2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review
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
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
2010 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review
 
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