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2009 Ford Escape and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 960 mm | 36 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 993 mm | -89 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 450 L | 377 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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