| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| 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 | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,300 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 |
| 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 |
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 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 |