Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,834 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,928 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,570 kg | 1,556 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 66 L | 32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 960 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 940 mm | 51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,567 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 650 mm | 0 mm | 650 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 447 L | 32 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,708 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,084 L | 15.8 | -12.8 L |
2008 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |