| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Scion xB | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6000 220 Nm@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,621 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,442 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,400 kg | 1,486 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 62 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,186 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 904 mm | 61 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 614 L | 830 L | -216 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,979 L | 1,877 L | 0 L |
| 2010 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. see full Scion xB review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. Great for kids. see full Scion xB review |
| 2010 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
1) Center console is too wide - not enough room for me to stretch out. 2) Seat can be raised and lowered (good) but at its lowest position it feels like the cushion leans down making me feel like my body slips forward. 3) Arm rest on door too high. see full Scion xB 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 |