Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Acura TL | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 107.9 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 189.3 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.7 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3592 lb. | 3580 lb. | 12 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.9 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 55.3 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 |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |