Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Charger | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 103.1 in | 16.9 in |
Length | 200.1 in | 174.7 in | 25.4 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 71.1 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 67.7 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3272 lb. | 528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 53.3 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.2 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 49.1 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.6 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.1 ft3 |
2010 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I previously owned a crossover vehicle and this car has much more leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |
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 |