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Nissan Sentra (2006) vs. Ford Escape (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Sentra and 2009 Ford Escape specs.

2006 Nissan Sentra and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Sentra

2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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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