Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 104.7 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 171.7 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 56.0 in | 13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3252 lb. | -96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.0 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.4 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.0 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |