Volkswagen Jetta (2016) vs. Ford Escape (2010) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 2010 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2016	2010
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000	2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	103.1 in	1.3 in
Length	183.3 in	174.7 in	8.6 in
Width	70.0 in	71.1 in	-1.1 in
Height	57.2 in	67.7 in	-10.5 in
Curb Weight	3371 lb.	3620 lb.	-249 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	55.2 in	56.6 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.6 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.2 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.9 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	35.6 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.7 ft³	29.2 ft³	-13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.7 ft³	66.3 ft³	-50.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.

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

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