Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 118.9 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 201.8 in | -26.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 79.0 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3444 lb. | 4980 lb. | -1536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 62.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.4 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.4 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 57.0 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.3 | 67.5 ft3 | -38.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -49.9 ft3 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |