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Ford Escape (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Ford Escape and 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2012 Ford Escape and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Ford Escape Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,710 mm 0 mm
Length 4,437 mm 4,780 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,720 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,601 kg 1,737 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 70 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,438 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 960 mm 36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,247 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 904 mm 958 mm -54 mm
Total Legroom 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 827 L 402 L 425 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,877 L 14.2 -13.2 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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