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Ford Escape (2008) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Escape and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2008 Ford Escape and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2008 2016  
Model Ford Escape Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 100.0 in 3.1 in
Length 174.7 in 168.4 in 6.3 in
Width 71.1 in 71.2 in -0.1 in
Height 67.7 in 58.5 in 9.2 in
Curb Weight 3387 lb. 2948 lb. 439 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.4 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 55.3 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 0.0 in 53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.1 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 49.0 in 6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 0.0 in 49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 31.4 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 15.4 ft3 13.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 29.9 ft3 36.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
 

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