Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 262 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,613 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 64 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 960 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 955 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 527 L | 300 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 18.6 | -17.6 L |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.