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2021 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Ford Focus Specifications
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 102.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Length | 194.9 in | 175.0 in | 19.9 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 66.7 in | 9.3 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 58.6 in | 9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 2623 lb. | 1522 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.2 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 50.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.7 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 50.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 13.8 | 34.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 70.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
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