Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW i3 | Ford Escape | |
Engine | Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.1 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 157.4 in | 174.7 in | -17.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 62.1 in | 67.7 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2634 lb. | 3529 lb. | -895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -14.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.6 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.6 in | -41.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 55.9 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -77.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -54.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i3.
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
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 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |