

Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Edge | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 184.2 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 76.0 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.0 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4234 lb. | -502 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.9 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 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 | 58.7 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.6 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |