| Model Year | 2017 | 2024 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen ID4 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
Electric 335 hp 536 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.9 in | -3 in |
| Length | 178.1 in | 180.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 64.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3765 lb. | 4574 lb. | -809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.7 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 15.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 46.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.0 ft3 | 30.3 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.0 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Escape.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Volkswagen ID4.