Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 104.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 177.4 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.3 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 2723 lb. | 792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.0 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 53.6 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |