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2009 Ford Escape and 2006 Pontiac Vibe Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Pontiac Vibe | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 102.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 171.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 62.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 2781 lb. | 588 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 47.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 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 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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