Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 kW@5300 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,665 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 68 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 935 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 947 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 402 L | 425 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
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 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |