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Ford Escape (2008) vs. Ford Escape (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Escape and 2011 Ford Escape specs.

2008 Ford Escape and 2011 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Ford Escape Ford Escape  
Engine 2.3L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
133 hp@6000
129 lb-ft@4400
2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
153 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,437 mm 4,437 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,720 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,721 kg 1,713 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 62 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,438 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 996 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,247 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 904 mm 904 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 827 L 827 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,877 L 1,877 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 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 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
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 Escape

2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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