Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.2 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 174.9 in | 23.4 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.1 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 69.7 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3477 lb. | 3156 lb. | 321 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.2 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.2 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 49.1 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.6 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.3 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |