Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 OHV-2v 305 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 111.7 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 201.3 in | -26.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.9 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3800 lb. | -431 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.1 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.8 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 |
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 2015 Chevrolet Impala.