Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 95.7 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 162.8 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 51.2 in | 18.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3241 lb. | -85 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.0 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK.