Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mini Clubman | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 3dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 100.3 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 155.0 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.3 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 56.1 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 2845 lb. | 431 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 50.3 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 45.9 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.3 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. 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 |
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 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mini Clubman.