Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,067 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,722 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,244 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 47 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 945 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,250 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 792 mm | 112 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 422 L | 405 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 719 L | -718 L |
2009 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 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 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 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
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