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Ford Escape (2009) vs. Ford Edge (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Escape and 2011 Ford Edge specs.

2009 Ford Escape and 2011 Ford Edge Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Ford Escape Ford Edge  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
253 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 111.2 in -8.1 in
Length 174.7 in 184.2 in -9.5 in
Width 71.1 in 76.0 in -4.9 in
Height 67.7 in 67.0 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 3529 lb. 4265 lb. -736 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 18.0 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 40.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 58.9 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 54.8 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 40.7 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 58.7 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 56.1 in -7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 39.6 in -4 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 32.2 ft3 -3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 68.9 ft3 -2.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Edge

2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review
2011 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review
 
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