| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Scion tC | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.2 in | -4.9 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 185.7 in | -11.7 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 75.8 in | -6.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 67.2 in | -11.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 4073 lb. | -1168 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 58.9 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 58.8 in | -8.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 56.3 in | -9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 39.6 in | -6 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 69.6 ft3 | -34.2 ft3 |
| 2008 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |