Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5500 366 Nm@3000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,620 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 70 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 993 mm | -58 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 450 L | 521 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 15.9 | -14.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.