Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Escape | BMW i3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 101.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 157.4 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 62.1 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3592 lb. | 2961 lb. | 631 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 2.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 0.0 in | 40.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 50.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | 56 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW i3.