Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 105.9 in | 13 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 178.1 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 72.4 in | 6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 66.3 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3592 lb. | 1198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 56.0 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.8 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 55.3 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 52.4 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 34.3 | 34.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | 48.6 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2013 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 |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |