Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,313 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,323 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,515 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,026 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 996 mm | -996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 193 L | 827 L | -634 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.8 | 1,877 L | 5.8 |
2008 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 |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
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 |
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 |