Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 121.2 in | -15.3 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 202.5 in | -24.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 78.7 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.9 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3592 lb. | 4510 lb. | -918 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 63.7 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.4 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 64.1 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 65.0 in | -12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 83.3 ft3 | -49 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -76 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |