| Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 163 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5500 380 Nm@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,564 kg | 1,611 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 56 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,016 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 998 mm | -53 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 986 mm | -112 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 357 L | 1,062 L | 356 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 1,852 L | 11.6 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Escape.