| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,215 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 922 mm | -18 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 617 L | 210 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,506 L | 0 L |
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |