Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
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 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 90.9 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 154.1 in | 20.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 68.3 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 48.6 in | 19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 2381 lb. | 988 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.4 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 52.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.0 in | 1.3 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 | 4.6 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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