| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Scion tC | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 174.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 71.1 in | -2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 67.7 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3254 lb. | -349 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.4 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.2 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 55.9 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 49.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.6 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
| 2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
| 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 |