Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 119.8 in | -16.7 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 201.2 in | -26.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.8 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 70.9 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 4913 lb. | -1366 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.5 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.0 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.6 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 47.7 ft3 | -18.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2017 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review |
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