Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Jeep Patriot | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.7 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 173.8 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.2 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.5 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3136 lb. | 118 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.4 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | 12.8 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 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |