Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 158 kW@7500 216 Nm@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 60 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 935 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 818 mm | 86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 215 L | 612 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
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 |
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 |