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2012 Ford Escape and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
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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 | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,653 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 61 L | 1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 945 mm | 51 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 955 mm | -51 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 428 L | 399 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 15.1 | -14.1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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