Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 3,950 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,484 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 43 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 940 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 884 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 377 L | 450 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 765 L | -764 L |
2008 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 AWD |
plenty of room 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 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 Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |