Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 104.3 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 166.1 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 55.1 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 2888 lb. | 388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.2 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.9 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 35.3 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 52.6 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.7 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
2015 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |