Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 182 kW@5000 350 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,681 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,601 kg | 1,815 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 62 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 925 mm | -21 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 847 L | -20 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,659 L | 0 L |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |