Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | smart fortwo | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 73.5 in | 29.6 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 106.1 in | 68.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 61.4 in | 9.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 60.7 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 3272 lb. | 1808 lb. | 1464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 8.7 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 48.0 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 45.4 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 41.2 in (over 1 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 |
2008 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 AWD |
plenty of room 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 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 |
2012 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
I'm 6'3'' 280 lbs, and this car has plenty of room. It is easier to get in and out of than any full size sedan I have driven. It sits upright like an SUV, but it is not so tall that you have to climb in. see full smart fortwo review |