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Chevrolet HHR (2006) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet HHR and 2008 Ford Escape specs.

2006 Chevrolet HHR and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Chevrolet HHR Ford Escape  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6200
162 lb-ft@5000
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 103.1 in 0.4 in
Length 176.2 in 174.7 in 1.5 in
Width 69.2 in 71.1 in -1.9 in
Height 65.2 in 67.7 in -2.5 in
Curb Weight 3208 lb. 3387 lb. -179 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.2 gal. 16.5 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 40.4 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 56.6 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.1 in 53.3 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.6 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.2 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 55.9 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.6 in 49.1 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 35.6 in 3.9 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.0 ft3 29.2 ft3 -5.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.1 ft3 66.3 ft3 -3.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
See above. Add to that heated leather seats. Oh yeah!!! Remote start is great also. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2006 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Better than any of the 4 Volvos I driven see full Chevrolet HHR review
2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2006 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not a lot of leg room. Cloth is kind of cheap and not very attractive see full Chevrolet HHR review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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