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2012 Ford Escape and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 208 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.9 in | -3.8 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 184.6 in | -9.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3776 lb. | 4245 lb. | -469 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.9 in | -5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 39.7 ft3 | -10.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape
| 2012 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 |
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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