Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.0 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 155.5 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.1 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2306 lb. | 948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 52.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.9 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 51.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 46.8 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.8 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 39.3 ft3 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. 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 |