Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 98.7 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 161.1 in | 17 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 67.9 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 59.0 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 2884 lb. | 631 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 49.3 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.5 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 40.6 ft3 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.