| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Volvo C70 | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 180.4 in | -5.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 55.1 in | 12.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3837 lb. | -468 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.6 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 47.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 41.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2013 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |