Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Ford Escape (2006) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2006 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2021	2006
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	103.2 in	0.6 in
Length	167.6 in	174.9 in	-7.3 in
Width	70.8 in	70.1 in	0.7 in
Height	58.2 in	69.7 in	-11.5 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	3276 lb.	-20 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.5 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	56.3 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.6 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.2 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	55.9 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	35.6 in	0 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	29.3 ft³	-11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	66.3 ft³	-12.6 ft³

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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

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