Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 95.7 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 160.7 in | 14 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.4 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 51.0 in | 16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3209 lb. | 45 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 52.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.6 in | -1.3 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |