Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Pontiac G6 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 163 kW@5900 297 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,803 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,793 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,536 kg | 1,566 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 62 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 927 mm | 69 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 955 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 396 L | 431 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 14.0 | -13 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 |
2009 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremely uncomfortable driver seat. This was the base model with cloth manual seats. They are too hard . see full Pontiac G6 review |