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2008 Ford Escape and 2009 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| 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 | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,524 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 | 1,438 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 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 | 827 L | 561 L | 266 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 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 |
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix
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