Volkswagen CC (2012) vs. Ford Escape (2014) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen CC and 2014 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Volkswagen CC	Ford Escape
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	105.9 in	0.8 in
Length	188.9 in	178.1 in	10.8 in
Width	73.0 in	72.4 in	0.6 in
Height	55.8 in	66.3 in	-10.5 in
Curb Weight	3854 lb.	3732 lb.	122 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.1 gal.	3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.9 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	56.0 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 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	54.7 in	55.3 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	36.8 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	34.3 ft³	-21.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	67.8 ft³	-54.8 ft³

2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review

2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review

2014 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

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