| Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.1 in | 7.3 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 174.7 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 67.7 in | -9.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3325 lb. | 3254 lb. | 71 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |