Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac SRX | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6400 315 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 103.1 in | 13.3 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 174.7 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.1 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 67.8 in | 67.7 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4442 lb. | 3529 lb. | 913 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.6 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.3 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 49.1 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.6 in | 5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.6 in | 0.0 in | 43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.2 in | 0.0 in | 24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.4 ft3 | 29.2 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |