Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 163 kW@5900 297 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,783 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,496 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 62 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 955 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 978 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 436 L | 391 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 15.4 | -14.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.