| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Ford Escape | |
| Engine |  2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000  | 
						 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500  | 
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in | 
| Length | 173.6 in | 174.7 in | -1.1 in | 
| Width | 72.0 in | 71.1 in | 0.9 in | 
| Height | 63.9 in | 67.7 in | -3.8 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3607 lb. | 3620 lb. | -13 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.4 in | 0.6 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.6 in | -0.7 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.3 in | 1 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.6 in | -1.2 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 49.1 in | 2.8 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.6 in | 0.9 in | 
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford C-MAX.
| 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 |