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2014 Ford Escape and 2009 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,524 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 67 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 970 mm | 21 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 950 mm | -15 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 462 L | 509 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Escape
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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