Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.3 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 171.6 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.8 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.7 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3223 lb. | 756 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 55.6 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.9 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.9 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 53.7 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.7 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.2 in | 5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 23.8 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 50.6 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |