Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Dodge Charger | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 370 hp@5250 395 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 120.2 in | -17.1 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 199.9 in | -25.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.0 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.4 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4450 lb. | -921 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.6 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.1 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 40.1 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 50.9 ft3 |
2012 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 |
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 |
2012 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 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The V6 Charger also feels right because it sits right. Sitting moderately high in the big comfortable seat gazing over an expansive hood, you might start to wonder why traditional American cars don't rule the road the way they once did. Visibility isn't the best, but the 2011 redesign did enlarge the windows, alleviating the bunker-like ambiance of the 2005-2010 sedans. see full Dodge Charger review |
2011 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I previously owned a crossover vehicle and this car has much more leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |