Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Pontiac G5 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6200 163 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,567 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,357 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,255 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 907 mm | 89 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,176 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 818 mm | 86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 394 L | 433 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
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 |
2007 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |