Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.2 in | -2 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 174.9 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 69.7 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3276 lb. | -436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 56.3 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 39.2 in | -5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 55.9 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 49.1 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 35.6 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.3 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |