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2007 Ford Escape and 2014 Fiat 500L Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Fiat 500L | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 102.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 167.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 65.7 in | 4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 3254 lb. | 22 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 49.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Escape
| 2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Fiat 500L
| 2014 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The front seats in the 500 (no L) aren't my favorite aspect of the car (to put it lightly). Those in the 500L are totally different. They're not luxurious. They're not sporty. But they're firm without being overly firm and the way the seatback angles forward from its midpoint provides excellent mid-back support. A power lumbar adjuster is available, but the tested car lacked this feature and I didn't miss it. The Soul's front seats are flatter, firmer, lacking in lumbar support, and generally much less comfortable. see full Fiat 500L review | |
| 2014 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The 500L's rear seat, which slides and reclines, is mounted very high off the floor, and consequently provides better thigh support than most. Slide it all the way back, and legroom is plentiful (if still not as plentiful as in the Kia). But combine the high cushion with the optional panoramic sunroof, and even though I'm only 5-9 my scalp nearly touched the headliner. Anyone who intends to carry people over 5-10 in the back seat best skip the sunroof. Without it the 500L has much more rear headroom. see full Fiat 500L review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Fiat 500L
| 2014 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This isn't a problem for me exactly, but I've noticed other reviewers have mentioned it. The front seats are firm and I've been told that the seat fabric in some of the other models can be a bit slick. It took me a few days to get fully accustomed to the seats and find the position that works best for me. I like the firmness because it gives extra support. It's certainly something you'll want to pay attention to when you test drive it. see full Fiat 500L review |
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