Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Sonic | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.4 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 159.0 in | 15.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 68.3 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 59.7 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2690 lb. | 564 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.4 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.0 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.6 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |