| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,975 mm | 4,437 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,253 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 62 L | -12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 904 mm | -2 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 827 L | -504 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,645 L | 1,877 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan cube.
| 2010 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 |
| 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 |