| Model Year | 2022 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in | 0 in |
| Length | 180.5 in | 188.0 in | -7.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 59.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3566 lb. | 3512 lb. | 54 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Ford Escape.
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |