Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 105.9 in | 15.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 178.1 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 66.3 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4476 lb. | 3592 lb. | 884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 56.0 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.8 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 55.3 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 52.4 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 34.3 | 39.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2014 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 |