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2009 Ford Escape and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 175.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 52.8 in | 14.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3094 lb. | 275 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 | 56.6 in | 54.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 21.6 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 2009 Ford Escape
| 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 |
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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