| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Spark | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 93.5 in | 9.6 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 144.7 in | 30 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 62.9 in | 8.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 61.0 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2269 lb. | 985 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 9.2 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 50.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 48.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 49.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 47.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 |
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Actually, just room. The firm, thinly padded rear seat provides minimal comfort. But there's more rear legroom than in quite a few larger cars. A Ford Focus, two size classes up, offers two fewer inches. Chevrolet's own Cruze offers just a few tenths of a inch more. see full Chevrolet Spark review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.