| Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Subaru BRZ | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 170 kW@7000 249 Nm@3700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,576 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,265 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,299 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 851 mm | 145 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 759 mm | 145 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,814 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 178 L | 649 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 6.3 | -5.3 L |
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru BRZ.