Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5500 366 Nm@3000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 4,770 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,577 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 62 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,041 mm | 934 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 646 L | 325 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 1,161 L | 0 L |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |