Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Honda CR-Z | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 95.9 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 160.6 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 68.5 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 54.9 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 2690 lb. | 930 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 36.9 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.8 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 41.2 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |