| Model Year | 2010 | 2024 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@5600 460 lb-ft@4100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 120.9 in | -17.8 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 210.7 in | -36 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 81.0 in | -9.9 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 75.8 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 5845 lb. | -2316 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 66.0 in | -9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 61.5 in | -8.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.5 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 64.8 in | -8.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 61.3 in | -12.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 42.0 in | -6.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.7 in | -62.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 121.4 in (over 3 rows) | -44.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 72.6 ft3 | -43.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 122.9 ft3 | -56.6 ft3 |
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.