Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Dodge Avenger | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.9 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 190.9 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.8 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.9 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3568 lb. | -199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.2 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.5 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 52.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2009 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |