Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 191.6 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 78.5 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 68.2 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4550 lb. | -818 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 61.6 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 61.5 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 59.1 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 42.9 ft3 | -8.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
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 |
2011 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 |