Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 103.1 in | 15.8 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 174.7 in | 29 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 71.1 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4844 lb. | 3547 lb. | 1297 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.6 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.9 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 49.1 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 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 | 29.2 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 70.3 ft3 | 29.2 | 41.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 50 ft3 |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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 |
2008 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 AWD |
plenty of room 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 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 |