| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Prius v | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 109.4 in | -6.3 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 181.7 in | -7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 62.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3274 lb. | -20 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 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.5 in | -0.2 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Toyota Prius v.