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2009 Ford Escape and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 91.7 in | 11.4 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 157.3 in | 17.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 67.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 49.0 in | 18.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 2441 lb. | 928 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.4 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 61 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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