| Model Year | 2020 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Length | 180.5 in | 173.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 68.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 58.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3298 lb. | 3075 lb. | 223 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 54.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 33.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.4 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Escape.
| 2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |