Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,514 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 70 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 879 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 464 L | 507 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 16.4 | -15.4 L |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |