Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 166.1 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.5 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 55.1 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 2888 lb. | 481 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 | 56.6 in | 55.6 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 31.6 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 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 |