Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.1 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 174.7 in | -19.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 67.7 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3254 lb. | -948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.6 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.3 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 49.1 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.6 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -39.3 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |