Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.4 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 180.4 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.2 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 53.5 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3609 lb. | -240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 34.6 in | 4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 51.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 44.4 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 29.2 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 50.6 ft3 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.