| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Spark | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in | 103.1 in | -9.6 in |
| Length | 144.7 in | 174.7 in | -30 in |
| Width | 62.9 in | 71.1 in | -8.2 in |
| Height | 61.0 in | 67.7 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2269 lb. | 3254 lb. | -985 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.7 in | 56.6 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.0 in | 53.3 in | -5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.7 in | 55.9 in | -6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 49.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 35.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -35.1 ft3 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Actually, just room. The firm, thinly padded rear seat provides minimal comfort. But there's more rear legroom than in quite a few larger cars. A Ford Focus, two size classes up, offers two fewer inches. Chevrolet's own Cruze offers just a few tenths of a inch more. see full Chevrolet Spark review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.
| 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 |