Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 230 hp@5700 235 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.1 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 174.7 in | 25.7 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 71.1 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.7 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 3369 lb. | 280 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.6 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.3 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.9 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 49.1 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.6 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -47.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
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 |