Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,437 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 62 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,026 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 996 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 904 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 827 L | -450 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 1,877 L | 764 L |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2010 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 |
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 |