Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 103.1 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 174.7 in | 2.8 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 71.1 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 67.7 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2710 lb. | 3369 lb. | -659 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 56.6 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.9 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 49.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 35.6 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -54.7 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |
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 |