Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | BMW 2-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.9 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 174.7 in | 0 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 55.8 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3300 lb. | -46 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.5 in | 2.7 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 | 33.0 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 52.5 ft3 |
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 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |