| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan 350Z | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 174.7 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 52.1 in | 67.7 in | -15.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 3254 lb. | 85 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.6 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -59.5 ft3 |
| 2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |