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Mazda Mazda5 (2008) vs. Ford Escape (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 and 2009 Ford Escape specs.

2008 Mazda Mazda5 and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Mazda Mazda5 Ford Escape  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 103.1 in 5.2 in
Length 181.5 in 174.7 in 6.8 in
Width 69.1 in 71.1 in -2 in
Height 64.2 in 67.7 in -3.5 in
Curb Weight 3417 lb. 3254 lb. 163 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 16.5 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.4 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 56.6 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.9 in 53.3 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.7 in 41.6 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 55.9 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 58.3 in 49.1 in 9.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.2 in 35.6 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.1 in 0.0 in 37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 49.2 in 0.0 in 49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.9 in 0.0 in 40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.7 in 0.0 in 30.7 in
Total Legroom 106.6 in (over 3 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 29.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.3 ft3 29.2 ft3 -17.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 44.4 ft3 29.2 15.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 66.3 ft3 4.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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