Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Dodge Challenger | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 5,022 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,687 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 72 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 950 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 828 mm | 76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,895 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 459 L | 368 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 16.2 | -15.2 L |
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 |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |