Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.4 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 159.3 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.9 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3272 lb. | 2366 lb. | 906 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 48.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.3 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.3 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent review |