Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 154 kW@5000 323 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 5,095 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,996 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,536 kg | 1,927 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 76 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,598 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 993 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 991 mm | -87 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,577 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,245 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 566 L | 261 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,535 L | 28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 4,754 L | -3 L |
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 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |