| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet SS | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 103.1 in | 11.7 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 174.7 in | 20.8 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 71.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 67.7 in | -9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3997 lb. | 3254 lb. | 743 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 55.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 49.1 in | 8.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 35.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -49.9 ft3 |
| 2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
| 2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |