| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Audi TT | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 103.2 in | -7.8 in |
| Length | 159.1 in | 174.9 in | -15.8 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.1 in | 3 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 69.7 in | -16.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2957 lb. | 3156 lb. | -199 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 39.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 55.9 in | -7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 20.2 in | 35.6 in | -15.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 61.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -15.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -42.1 ft3 |
| 2006 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat is not designed for adults over 5 feet tall. Which means unless you have kids its just more storage space. see full Audi TT review |
| 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 |