Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,359 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,835 kg | 1,462 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 47 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 843 mm | 130 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 674 L | -382 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 23.8 | -22.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,269 L | 1 L |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |