Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.4 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 193.8 in | -15.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.7 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3613 lb. | 3388 lb. | 225 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.0 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.4 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 52.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Escape.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.