Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 175.0 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.7 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 61.0 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3366 lb. | -112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.5 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 50.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.1 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.3 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 |
2012 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 |