Ford Escape (2010) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2018) Specs

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2010 Ford Escape and 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2010	2018
Model	Ford Escape	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	104.4 in	-1.3 in
Length	174.7 in	183.3 in	-8.6 in
Width	71.1 in	70.0 in	1.1 in
Height	67.7 in	57.2 in	10.5 in
Curb Weight	3369 lb.	3208 lb.	161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.2 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	55.2 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.1 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	53.6 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.1 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.2 ft³	15.7 ft³	13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	15.7 ft³	50.6 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

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