

Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 174.7 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 67.7 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3254 lb. | 13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 55.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 49.1 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -54.3 ft3 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX 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 |