| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Corolla | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 182.6 in | -7.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.3 in | 10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2820 lb. | 434 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 43.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 41.4 in | -5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 53.3 ft3 |
| 2012 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 |
| 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 |
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2017 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |