| Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Spark | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 93.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 142.5 in | 32.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 62.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 58.4 in | 9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2246 lb. | 1008 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 | 50.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 48.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 49.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 47.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 29.7 ft3 | 36.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Spark.