Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,442 mm | 4,582 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,770 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,432 kg | 1,350 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 59 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 935 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 912 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 830 L | 391 L | 439 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,320 L | 0 L |
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 |
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |