Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Focus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,359 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,325 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 47 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 963 mm | 35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 843 mm | 76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 674 L | -113 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 1,269 L | 0 L |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2013 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 |
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 |