Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 103.1 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 174.7 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 71.1 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 67.7 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2884 lb. | 3254 lb. | -370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.6 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.9 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.6 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -39.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 |