| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6000 220 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,442 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,770 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,486 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 919 mm | -15 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 830 L | 561 L | 269 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
| 2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |