Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan LEAF | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,484 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 0 L | 62 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 947 mm | 49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 790 mm | 114 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 411 L | 416 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 0 L | 1 L |
2008 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 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 |
2008 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 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |