Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 171.6 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.8 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 57.7 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3140 lb. | 2958 lb. | 182 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 52.7 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.2 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.
2012 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 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |