| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 178.1 in | 176.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 68.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 58.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 3042 lb. | 473 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Escape.
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |