| Model Year | 2020 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000  | 
						turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 97.1 in | 9.6 in | 
| Length | 180.5 in | 145.6 in | 34.9 in | 
| Width | 74.1 in | 66.3 in | 7.8 in | 
| Height | 66.1 in | 55.4 in | 10.7 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3566 lb. | 2668 lb. | 898 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.3 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 50.3 in | 7.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 44.7 in | 11.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 29.9 in | 8.9 in | 
| Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8.4 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.4 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 41.4 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Escape.
| 2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review |