| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Prius v | |
| Engine | 2.3L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 133 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 109.4 in | -6.2 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 181.7 in | -6.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 62.0 in | 7.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3594 lb. | 3274 lb. | 320 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.5 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 | -1 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 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |