Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Impreza | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6200 145 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 104.1 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 173.8 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.5 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.6 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 2911 lb. | 821 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 14.6 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.4 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Subaru Impreza.