Toyota Prius (2006) vs. Ford Focus (2012) Specs

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2006 Toyota Prius and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Toyota Prius	Ford Focus
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.3 in	2 in
Length	175.0 in	171.6 in	3.4 in
Width	67.9 in	71.8 in	-3.9 in
Height	58.1 in	57.7 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	2890 lb.	2920 lb.	-30 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	12.4 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.3 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.6 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	53.9 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.9 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.9 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	53.7 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	52.7 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	33.2 in	5.4 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	5.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.1 ft³	23.8 ft³	-7.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.1 ft³	44.8 ft³	-28.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Prius

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review
2005	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus

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

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