| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Prius c | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 100.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 157.3 in | 17.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 56.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 2500 lb. | 656 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.3 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 51.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 50.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.3 ft3 |
| 2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2013 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |