Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 4,422 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,591 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 55 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 909 mm | 82 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 826 mm | 109 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 187 L | 784 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 297 L | -296 L |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |