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2008 Ford Escape and 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 169.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in | 1 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.9 in | 9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3387 lb. | 2908 lb. | 479 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.6 in | 1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 51.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
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