Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,594 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 64 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 955 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 851 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 538 L | 433 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 1,257 L | 0 L |
2014 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 |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |