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2006 Ford Escape and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 106.4 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 175.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 52.8 in | 16.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 3094 lb. | 182 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 48.1 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Escape
| 2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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