Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MPV | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 103.1 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 189.5 in | 174.7 in | 14.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 71.1 in | 1 in |
Height | 69.1 in | 67.7 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3754 lb. | 3254 lb. | 500 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 56.6 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 55.9 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.6 in | 49.1 in | 13.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.1 in | 0.0 in | 58.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.9 in | 0.0 in | 46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 53.7 ft3 | 29.2 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 127.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 60.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.
2009 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 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 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 |