Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Accent | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 98.4 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 159.3 in | 18.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 66.7 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.9 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 2366 lb. | 1149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.2 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 48.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.3 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 67.8 ft3 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |