| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Audi TT | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 103.1 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 164.5 in | 174.7 in | -10.2 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 53.5 in | 67.7 in | -14.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3153 lb. | 3254 lb. | -101 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.6 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 39.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 55.9 in | -8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 35.6 in | -6.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -41.6 ft3 |
| 2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
| 2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT 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 |