Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Azera | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 109.4 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 192.7 in | -18 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.7 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3629 lb. | -260 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.7 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.1 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |