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Ford Escape (2014) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Ford Escape and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2014 Ford Escape and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model Ford Escape Toyota Highlander  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 109.8 in -3.9 in
Length 178.1 in 188.4 in -10.3 in
Width 72.4 in 75.2 in -2.8 in
Height 66.3 in 68.1 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 3732 lb. 4178 lb. -446 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.1 gal. 19.2 gal. -4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 40.6 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 59.7 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.7 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.4 in 43.2 in -2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 40.1 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 59.5 in -4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 56.5 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.3 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.3 ft3 10.3 ft3 24 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.3 42.3 ft3 -8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.8 ft3 95.4 ft3 -27.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Escape

2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
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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