| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Scion xD | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 96.9 in | 103.1 in | -6.2 in | 
| Length | 154.7 in | 174.7 in | -20 in | 
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.1 in | -3.2 in | 
| Height | 60.0 in | 67.7 in | -7.7 in | 
| Curb Weight | 2625 lb. | 3254 lb. | -629 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.4 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.4 in | -1.5 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 56.6 in | -4.7 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.3 in | -2.2 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.9 in | -5.2 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 49.1 in | 1 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 35.6 in | -1.7 in | 
| Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -30.6 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Scion xD.
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review | 
| 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 | 
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD  | 
							It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |