Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,601 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 79 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 980 mm | 16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 983 mm | -79 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 425 L | 402 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,215 L | 28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,364 L | -1 L |
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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |