Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Ford Focus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 171.6 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.8 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.7 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 2920 lb. | 440 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.9 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.7 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.2 in | 5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 23.8 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |