Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 103.1 in | 16.7 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 174.7 in | 25.1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 71.1 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4913 lb. | 3547 lb. | 1366 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.3 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 49.1 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.6 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 29.2 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango 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 |