Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.4 in | -7.3 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 191.1 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.1 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 3508 lb. | 112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.3 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.1 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 50 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 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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