Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Yaris | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 96.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 150.6 in | 24.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 60.0 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 2340 lb. | 816 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 51.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 50.0 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 50.4 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 46.7 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.8 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | 40.6 ft3 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2010 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I can adjust the seat back so I can reach all controls with just arm movement. I can raise the seat so my thighs are fully supported right out to my knees. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2010 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ride position too low. see full Toyota Yaris review |