| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
| Model | Scion tC | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 178.1 in | -4.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 72.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 66.3 in | -10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3613 lb. | -708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.7 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.0 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 55.2 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 52.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -32.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Scion tC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Escape.