| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Ford C-MAX | |
| Engine |  2.3L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 133 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4400  | 
						 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000  | 
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,409 mm | 0 mm | 
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,650 kg | 1,651 kg | 0 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 51 L | 11 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 927 mm | -23 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 694 L | 133 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,489 L | 0 L | 
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 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 | 
| 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 | 
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 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 | 
| 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 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford C-MAX.