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 | 2,619 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 48 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 0 mm | 996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 0 mm | 904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 150 L | 677 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 5.3 | -4.3 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 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 |
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 |