| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet SSR | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 395 hp@5700 400 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 103.1 in | 12.9 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 174.7 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 71.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Height | 63.8 in | 67.7 in | -3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4701 lb. | 3529 lb. | 1172 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.3 in | 53.3 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 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 | 42.1 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 22.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -43.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
| 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 |