Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Ford Escape | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 103.1 in | 3 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 174.7 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 67.7 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3272 lb. | 778 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.4 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 53.3 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 39.2 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 55.9 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 49.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.6 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -55.8 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
2008 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 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 |
2008 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 |